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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.23, 3,110.81 and 1,415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.23, 3,110.81 and 1,415.99 is: 2,123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.23 : 3,110.81 = 1,415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.23/3,110.81 = 1,415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.23x = 3,110.81 × 1,415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.23x = 4,404,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,861.24/2,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.61

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