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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.28, 3,110.45 and 1,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.28, 3,110.45 and 1,100.12 is: 1,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.28 : 3,110.45 = 1,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.28/3,110.45 = 1,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.28x = 3,110.45 × 1,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.28x = 3,421,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,847.20/2,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.66

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