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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.32, 3,110.64 and 842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.32, 3,110.64 and 842.34 is: 1,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.32 : 3,110.64 = 842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.32/3,110.64 = 842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.32x = 3,110.64 × 842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.32x = 2,620,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,216.50/2,074.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.17

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