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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.79, 3,109.49 and 840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.79, 3,109.49 and 840.76 is: 1,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.79 : 3,109.49 = 840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.79/3,109.49 = 840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.79x = 3,109.49 × 840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.79x = 2,614,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,324.16/2,074.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.04

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