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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.68, 3,110.82 and 1,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.68, 3,110.82 and 1,032.36 is: 1,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.68 : 3,110.82 = 1,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.68/3,110.82 = 1,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.68x = 3,110.82 × 1,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.68x = 3,211,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,486.14/2,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.94

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