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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.74, 3,112.11 and 842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.74, 3,112.11 and 842.18 is: 1,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.74 : 3,112.11 = 842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.74/3,112.11 = 842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.74x = 3,112.11 × 842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.74x = 2,620,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,941.24/2,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.26

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