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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.02, 3,114.04 and 1,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.02, 3,114.04 and 1,296.16 is: 1,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.02 : 3,114.04 = 1,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.02/3,114.04 = 1,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.02x = 3,114.04 × 1,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.02x = 4,036,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,294.09/2,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.18

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