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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075, 3,113.40 and 1,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075, 3,113.40 and 1,036.04 is: 1,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075 : 3,113.40 = 1,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075/3,113.40 = 1,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075x = 3,113.40 × 1,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075x = 3,225,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,606.94/2,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.51

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