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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.72, 3,111.56 and 1,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.72, 3,111.56 and 1,033.80 is: 1,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.72 : 3,111.56 = 1,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.72/3,111.56 = 1,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.72x = 3,111.56 × 1,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.72x = 3,216,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,730.73/2,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.19

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