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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.08, 3,115.42 and 843.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.08, 3,115.42 and 843.49 is: 1,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.08 : 3,115.42 = 843.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.08/3,115.42 = 843.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.08x = 3,115.42 × 843.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.08x = 2,627,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,825.62/2,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.76

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