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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.64, 3,107.40 and 839.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.64, 3,107.40 and 839.03 is: 1,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.64 : 3,107.40 = 839.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.64/3,107.40 = 839.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.64x = 3,107.40 × 839.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.64x = 2,607,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,183.14/2,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.51

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