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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076, 3,114.12 and 1,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076, 3,114.12 and 1,036.24 is: 1,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076 : 3,114.12 = 1,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076/3,114.12 = 1,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076x = 3,114.12 × 1,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076x = 3,226,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,975.71/2,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.42

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