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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.76, 3,110.28 and 840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.76, 3,110.28 and 840.16 is: 1,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.76 : 3,110.28 = 840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.76/3,110.28 = 840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.76x = 3,110.28 × 840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.76x = 2,613,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,132.84/2,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.09

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