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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.23, 3,110.23 and 840.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.23, 3,110.23 and 840.73 is: 1,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.23 : 3,110.23 = 840.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.23/3,110.23 = 840.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.23x = 3,110.23 × 840.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.23x = 2,614,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,863.67/2,073.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.25

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