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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.44, 3,110.73 and 841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.44, 3,110.73 and 841.52 is: 1,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.44 : 3,110.73 = 841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.44/3,110.73 = 841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.44x = 3,110.73 × 841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.44x = 2,617,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,725.96/2,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.90

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