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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.32, 3,111.72 and 1,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.32, 3,111.72 and 1,380.64 is: 2,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.32 : 3,111.72 = 1,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.32/3,111.72 = 1,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.32x = 3,111.72 × 1,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.32x = 4,296,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,165.10/2,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.12

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