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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.51, 3,113.20 and 842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.51, 3,113.20 and 842.59 is: 1,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.51 : 3,113.20 = 842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.51/3,113.20 = 842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.51x = 3,113.20 × 842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.51x = 2,623,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,156.13/2,075.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.86

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