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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.37, 3,106.29 and 1,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.37, 3,106.29 and 1,033.14 is: 1,548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.37 : 3,106.29 = 1,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.37/3,106.29 = 1,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.37x = 3,106.29 × 1,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.37x = 3,209,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,216.92/2,072.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.58

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