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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.52, 3,112.47 and 1,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.52, 3,112.47 and 1,035.18 is: 1,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.52 : 3,112.47 = 1,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.52/3,112.47 = 1,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.52x = 3,112.47 × 1,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.52x = 3,221,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,966.69/2,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.37

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