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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.61, 3,113.55 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.61, 3,113.55 and 843.60 is: 1,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.61 : 3,113.55 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.61/3,113.55 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.61x = 3,113.55 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.61x = 2,626,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,590.78/2,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.45

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