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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.20, 3,111.30 and 2,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.20, 3,111.30 and 2,038.20 is: 3,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.20 : 3,111.30 = 2,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.20/3,111.30 = 2,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.20x = 3,111.30 × 2,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.20x = 6,341,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,451.66/2,074.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.30

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