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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.90, 3,109.98 and 1,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.90, 3,109.98 and 1,035.62 is: 1,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.90 : 3,109.98 = 1,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.90/3,109.98 = 1,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.90x = 3,109.98 × 1,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.90x = 3,220,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,757.49/2,074.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.25

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