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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.16, 3,104.30 and 1,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.16, 3,104.30 and 1,376.73 is: 2,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.16 : 3,104.30 = 1,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.16/3,104.30 = 1,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.16x = 3,104.30 × 1,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.16x = 4,273,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,776.06/2,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.47

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