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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.60, 3,215.40 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.60, 3,215.40 and 844.08 is: 1,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.60 : 3,215.40 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.60/3,215.40 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.60x = 3,215.40 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.60x = 2,714,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,054.83/2,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.71

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