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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.76, 3,106.72 and 837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.76, 3,106.72 and 837.88 is: 1,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.76 : 3,106.72 = 837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.76/3,106.72 = 837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.76x = 3,106.72 × 837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.76x = 2,603,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,058.55/2,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.05

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