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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.44, 3,108.18 and 839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.44, 3,108.18 and 839.70 is: 1,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.44 : 3,108.18 = 839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.44/3,108.18 = 839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.44x = 3,108.18 × 839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.44x = 2,609,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,938.75/2,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.96

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