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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.75, 3,105.03 and 915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.75, 3,105.03 and 915.50 is: 1,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.75 : 3,105.03 = 915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.75/3,105.03 = 915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.75x = 3,105.03 × 915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.75x = 2,842,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,654.97/2,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.43

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