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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.28, 3,111.96 and 1,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.28, 3,111.96 and 1,209.84 is: 1,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.28 : 3,111.96 = 1,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.28/3,111.96 = 1,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.28x = 3,111.96 × 1,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.28x = 3,764,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,973.69/2,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.20

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