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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.94, 3,111.61 and 1,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.94, 3,111.61 and 1,036.82 is: 1,554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.94 : 3,111.61 = 1,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.94/3,111.61 = 1,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.94x = 3,111.61 × 1,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.94x = 3,226,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,166.74/2,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.07

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