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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.74, 3,107.68 and 1,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.74, 3,107.68 and 1,149.72 is: 1,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.74 : 3,107.68 = 1,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.74/3,107.68 = 1,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.74x = 3,107.68 × 1,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.74x = 3,572,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,961.85/2,073.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.96

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