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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.22, 3,110.78 and 1,148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.22, 3,110.78 and 1,148.81 is: 1,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.22 : 3,110.78 = 1,148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.22/3,110.78 = 1,148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.22x = 3,110.78 × 1,148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.22x = 3,573,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,695.17/2,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.08

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