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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.91, 3,106.50 and 837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.91, 3,106.50 and 837.64 is: 1,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.91 : 3,106.50 = 837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.91/3,106.50 = 837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.91x = 3,106.50 × 837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.91x = 2,602,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,128.66/2,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.51

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