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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.61, 3,113.57 and 842.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.61, 3,113.57 and 842.69 is: 1,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.61 : 3,113.57 = 842.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.61/3,113.57 = 842.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.61x = 3,113.57 × 842.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.61x = 2,623,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,774.30/2,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.10

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