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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.23, 3,103.19 and 837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.23, 3,103.19 and 837.14 is: 1,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.23 : 3,103.19 = 837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.23/3,103.19 = 837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.23x = 3,103.19 × 837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.23x = 2,597,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,800.29/2,070.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.84

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