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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.61, 3,114.64 and 842.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.61, 3,114.64 and 842.93 is: 1,264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.61 : 3,114.64 = 842.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.61/3,114.64 = 842.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.61x = 3,114.64 × 842.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.61x = 2,625,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,408.98/2,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.89

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