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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.46, 3,110.07 and 840.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.46, 3,110.07 and 840.54 is: 1,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.46 : 3,110.07 = 840.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.46/3,110.07 = 840.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.46x = 3,110.07 × 840.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.46x = 2,614,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,124.45/2,073.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.76

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