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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.99, 3,110.86 and 841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.99, 3,110.86 and 841.51 is: 1,262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.99 : 3,110.86 = 841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.99/3,110.86 = 841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.99x = 3,110.86 × 841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.99x = 2,617,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,824.74/2,073.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.21

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