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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.32, 3,113.01 and 1,156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.32, 3,113.01 and 1,156.71 is: 1,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.32 : 3,113.01 = 1,156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.32/3,113.01 = 1,156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.32x = 3,113.01 × 1,156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.32x = 3,600,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,861.47/2,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.09

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