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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.14, 3,111.22 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.14, 3,111.22 and 1,150.12 is: 1,724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.14 : 3,111.22 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.14/3,111.22 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.14x = 3,111.22 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.14x = 3,578,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,276.35/2,075.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.35

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