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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.30, 3,104.55 and 837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.30, 3,104.55 and 837.30 is: 1,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.30 : 3,104.55 = 837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.30/3,104.55 = 837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.30x = 3,104.55 × 837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.30x = 2,599,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,439.72/2,070.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.59

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