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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.25, 3,105.35 and 837.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.25, 3,105.35 and 837.65 is: 1,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.25 : 3,105.35 = 837.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.25/3,105.35 = 837.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.25x = 3,105.35 × 837.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.25x = 2,601,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,196.43/2,070.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.46

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