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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.52, 3,112.50 and 1,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.52, 3,112.50 and 1,383.96 is: 2,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.52 : 3,112.50 = 1,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.52/3,112.50 = 1,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.52x = 3,112.50 × 1,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.52x = 4,307,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,575.50/2,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.42

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