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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.88, 3,114.96 and 843.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.88, 3,114.96 and 843.41 is: 1,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.88 : 3,114.96 = 843.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.88/3,114.96 = 843.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.88x = 3,114.96 × 843.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.88x = 2,627,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,193.04/2,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.58

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