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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.06, 3,111.66 and 1,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.06, 3,111.66 and 1,523.70 is: 2,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.06 : 3,111.66 = 1,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.06/3,111.66 = 1,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.06x = 3,111.66 × 1,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.06x = 4,741,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,236.34/2,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.07

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