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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.76, 3,076.36 and 1,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.76, 3,076.36 and 1,357.68 is: 2,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.76 : 3,076.36 = 1,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.76/3,076.36 = 1,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.76x = 3,076.36 × 1,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.76x = 4,176,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,712.44/2,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.67

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