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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.81, 3,112.88 and 1,100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.81, 3,112.88 and 1,100.73 is: 1,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.81 : 3,112.88 = 1,100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.81/3,112.88 = 1,100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.81x = 3,112.88 × 1,100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.81x = 3,426,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,434.90/2,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.24

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