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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.15, 3,112.79 and 2,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.15, 3,112.79 and 2,036.23 is: 3,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.15 : 3,112.79 = 2,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.15/3,112.79 = 2,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.15x = 3,112.79 × 2,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.15x = 6,338,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,338.42/2,073.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.35

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