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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.06, 3,110.14 and 1,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.06, 3,110.14 and 1,522.70 is: 2,285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.06 : 3,110.14 = 1,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.06/3,110.14 = 1,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.06x = 3,110.14 × 1,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.06x = 4,735,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,810.18/2,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.56

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