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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.78, 3,103.04 and 837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.78, 3,103.04 and 837.50 is: 1,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.78 : 3,103.04 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.78/3,103.04 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.78x = 3,103.04 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.78x = 2,598,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,796/2,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.59

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