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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.46, 3,113.07 and 842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.46, 3,113.07 and 842.54 is: 1,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.46 : 3,113.07 = 842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.46/3,113.07 = 842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.46x = 3,113.07 × 842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.46x = 2,622,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,886.00/2,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.76

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