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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.30, 3,114.45 and 2,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.30, 3,114.45 and 2,003.40 is: 3,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.30 : 3,114.45 = 2,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.30/3,114.45 = 2,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.30x = 3,114.45 × 2,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.30x = 6,239,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,489.13/2,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.10

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