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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.83, 3,113.46 and 1,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.83, 3,113.46 and 1,151.16 is: 1,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.83 : 3,113.46 = 1,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.83/3,113.46 = 1,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.83x = 3,113.46 × 1,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.83x = 3,584,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,090.61/2,074.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.41

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