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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.28, 3,114.34 and 843.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.28, 3,114.34 and 843.32 is: 1,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.28 : 3,114.34 = 843.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.28/3,114.34 = 843.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.28x = 3,114.34 × 843.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.28x = 2,626,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,385.21/2,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.95

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