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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.20, 3,114.44 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.20, 3,114.44 and 843.60 is: 1,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.20 : 3,114.44 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.20/3,114.44 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.20x = 3,114.44 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.20x = 2,627,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,341.58/2,076.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.46

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