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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.38, 3,107.15 and 1,084.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.38, 3,107.15 and 1,084.59 is: 1,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.38 : 3,107.15 = 1,084.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.38/3,107.15 = 1,084.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.38x = 3,107.15 × 1,084.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.38x = 3,369,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,983.82/2,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.14

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