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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.32, 3,108.60 and 1,100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.32, 3,108.60 and 1,100.27 is: 1,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.32 : 3,108.60 = 1,100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.32/3,108.60 = 1,100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.32x = 3,108.60 × 1,100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.32x = 3,420,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,283.78/2,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.29

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