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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.68, 3,116.79 and 845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.68, 3,116.79 and 845.64 is: 1,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.68 : 3,116.79 = 845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.68/3,116.79 = 845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.68x = 3,116.79 × 845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.68x = 2,635,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,682.30/2,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.35

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