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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.12, 3,108.48 and 1,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.12, 3,108.48 and 1,031.88 is: 1,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.12 : 3,108.48 = 1,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.12/3,108.48 = 1,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.12x = 3,108.48 × 1,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.12x = 3,207,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,578.34/2,073.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.22

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