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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.96, 3,110.82 and 1,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.96, 3,110.82 and 1,099.76 is: 1,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.96 : 3,110.82 = 1,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.96/3,110.82 = 1,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.96x = 3,110.82 × 1,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.96x = 3,421,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,155.40/2,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.37

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