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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.46, 3,109.05 and 822.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.46, 3,109.05 and 822.69 is: 1,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.46 : 3,109.05 = 822.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.46/3,109.05 = 822.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.46x = 3,109.05 × 822.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.46x = 2,557,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,784.34/2,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.18

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