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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.50, 3,114.74 and 843.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.50, 3,114.74 and 843.91 is: 1,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.50 : 3,114.74 = 843.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.50/3,114.74 = 843.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.50x = 3,114.74 × 843.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.50x = 2,628,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,554.56/2,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.86

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