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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.08, 3,113.36 and 842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.08, 3,113.36 and 842.32 is: 1,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.08 : 3,113.36 = 842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.08/3,113.36 = 842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.08x = 3,113.36 × 842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.08x = 2,622,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,445.40/2,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.39

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