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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.76, 3,118.50 and 1,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.76, 3,118.50 and 1,035.72 is: 1,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.76 : 3,118.50 = 1,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.76/3,118.50 = 1,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.76x = 3,118.50 × 1,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.76x = 3,229,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,892.82/2,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.00

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