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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.69, 3,104.50 and 837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.69, 3,104.50 and 837.08 is: 1,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.69 : 3,104.50 = 837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.69/3,104.50 = 837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.69x = 3,104.50 × 837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.69x = 2,598,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,714.86/2,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.61

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