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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.58, 3,110.34 and 840.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.58, 3,110.34 and 840.66 is: 1,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.58 : 3,110.34 = 840.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.58/3,110.34 = 840.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.58x = 3,110.34 × 840.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.58x = 2,614,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,738.42/2,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.98

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