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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.11, 3,895.49 and 842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.11, 3,895.49 and 842.09 is: 1,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.11 : 3,895.49 = 842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.11/3,895.49 = 842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.11x = 3,895.49 × 842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.11x = 3,280,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,335.80/2,597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.07

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