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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.64, 3,108.60 and 1,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.64, 3,108.60 and 1,149.72 is: 1,721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.64 : 3,108.60 = 1,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.64/3,108.60 = 1,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.64x = 3,108.60 × 1,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.64x = 3,574,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,019.59/2,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.89

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