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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.91, 3,109.55 and 841.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.91, 3,109.55 and 841.35 is: 1,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.91 : 3,109.55 = 841.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.91/3,109.55 = 841.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.91x = 3,109.55 × 841.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.91x = 2,616,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,215.69/2,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.10

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