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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.11, 3,108.69 and 839.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.11, 3,108.69 and 839.58 is: 1,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.11 : 3,108.69 = 839.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.11/3,108.69 = 839.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.11x = 3,108.69 × 839.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.11x = 2,609,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,993.95/2,073.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.97

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