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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.32, 3,112.14 and 843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.32, 3,112.14 and 843.34 is: 1,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.32 : 3,112.14 = 843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.32/3,112.14 = 843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.32x = 3,112.14 × 843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.32x = 2,624,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,592.15/2,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.67

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