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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.60, 3,105.54 and 1,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.60, 3,105.54 and 1,208.52 is: 1,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.60 : 3,105.54 = 1,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.60/3,105.54 = 1,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.60x = 3,105.54 × 1,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.60x = 3,753,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,107.20/2,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.95

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