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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.43, 3,104.14 and 836.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.43, 3,104.14 and 836.83 is: 1,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.43 : 3,104.14 = 836.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.43/3,104.14 = 836.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.43x = 3,104.14 × 836.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.43x = 2,597,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,637.48/2,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.24

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