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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.80, 3,111.96 and 1,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.80, 3,111.96 and 1,100.72 is: 1,651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.80 : 3,111.96 = 1,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.80/3,111.96 = 1,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.80x = 3,111.96 × 1,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.80x = 3,425,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,396.61/2,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.75

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