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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.57, 3,114.67 and 842.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.57, 3,114.67 and 842.99 is: 1,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.57 : 3,114.67 = 842.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.57/3,114.67 = 842.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.57x = 3,114.67 × 842.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.57x = 2,625,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,635.66/2,075.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.02

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