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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.92, 3,110.32 and 842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.92, 3,110.32 and 842.68 is: 1,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.92 : 3,110.32 = 842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.92/3,110.32 = 842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.92x = 3,110.32 × 842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.92x = 2,621,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,003.02/2,074.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.18

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