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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.96, 3,107.95 and 839.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.96, 3,107.95 and 839.39 is: 1,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.96 : 3,107.95 = 839.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.96/3,107.95 = 839.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.96x = 3,107.95 × 839.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.96x = 2,608,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,777.95/2,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.09

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