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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.94, 3,105.80 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.94, 3,105.80 and 838.22 is: 1,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.94 : 3,105.80 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.94/3,105.80 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.94x = 3,105.80 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.94x = 2,603,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,343.68/2,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.69

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