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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.38, 3,112.49 and 1,100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.38, 3,112.49 and 1,100.25 is: 1,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.38 : 3,112.49 = 1,100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.38/3,112.49 = 1,100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.38x = 3,112.49 × 1,100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.38x = 3,424,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,519.87/2,074.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.87

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