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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.70, 3,105.56 and 837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.70, 3,105.56 and 837.76 is: 1,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.70 : 3,105.56 = 837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.70/3,105.56 = 837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.70x = 3,105.56 × 837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.70x = 2,601,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,713.95/2,070.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.44

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