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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.33, 3,105.47 and 837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.33, 3,105.47 and 837.41 is: 1,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.33 : 3,105.47 = 837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.33/3,105.47 = 837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.33x = 3,105.47 × 837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.33x = 2,600,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,538.20/2,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.10

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