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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.12, 3,111.93 and 843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.12, 3,111.93 and 843.18 is: 1,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.12 : 3,111.93 = 843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.12/3,111.93 = 843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.12x = 3,111.93 × 843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.12x = 2,623,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,917.14/2,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.86

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