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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.78, 3,112.80 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.78, 3,112.80 and 843.60 is: 1,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.78 : 3,112.80 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.78/3,112.80 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.78x = 3,112.80 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.78x = 2,625,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,958.08/2,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.44

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