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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.24, 3,110.60 and 1,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.24, 3,110.60 and 1,036.01 is: 1,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.24 : 3,110.60 = 1,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.24/3,110.60 = 1,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.24x = 3,110.60 × 1,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.24x = 3,222,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,591.97/2,075.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.88

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