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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.57, 3,116.16 and 843.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.57, 3,116.16 and 843.99 is: 1,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.57 : 3,116.16 = 843.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.57/3,116.16 = 843.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.57x = 3,116.16 × 843.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.57x = 2,630,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,007.88/2,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.52

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