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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.88, 3,108.06 and 840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.88, 3,108.06 and 840.48 is: 1,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.88 : 3,108.06 = 840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.88/3,108.06 = 840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.88x = 3,108.06 × 840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.88x = 2,612,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,262.27/2,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.21

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