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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.10, 3,113.72 and 843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.10, 3,113.72 and 843.42 is: 1,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.10 : 3,113.72 = 843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.10/3,113.72 = 843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.10x = 3,113.72 × 843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.10x = 2,626,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,160.26/2,075.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.56

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