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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.17, 3,114.12 and 1,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.17, 3,114.12 and 1,102.82 is: 1,654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.17 : 3,114.12 = 1,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.17/3,114.12 = 1,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.17x = 3,114.12 × 1,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.17x = 3,434,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,313.82/2,076.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.16

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