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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.78, 3,112.82 and 1,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.78, 3,112.82 and 1,035.40 is: 1,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.78 : 3,112.82 = 1,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.78/3,112.82 = 1,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.78x = 3,112.82 × 1,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.78x = 3,223,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,013.83/2,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.68

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