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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.78, 3,107.59 and 839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.78, 3,107.59 and 839.20 is: 1,258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.78 : 3,107.59 = 839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.78/3,107.59 = 839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.78x = 3,107.59 × 839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.78x = 2,607,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,885.33/2,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.77

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