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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.16, 2,868.24 and 1,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.16, 2,868.24 and 1,551.28 is: 2,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.16 : 2,868.24 = 1,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.16/2,868.24 = 1,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.16x = 2,868.24 × 1,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.16x = 4,449,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,443.35/2,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.11

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