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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.26, 3,108.96 and 840.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.26, 3,108.96 and 840.53 is: 1,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.26 : 3,108.96 = 840.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.26/3,108.96 = 840.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.26x = 3,108.96 × 840.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.26x = 2,613,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,169.95/2,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.03

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