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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.87, 3,105.49 and 836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.87, 3,105.49 and 836.61 is: 1,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.87 : 3,105.49 = 836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.87/3,105.49 = 836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.87x = 3,105.49 × 836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.87x = 2,598,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,083.99/2,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.19

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