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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.35, 3,117.24 and 1,387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.35, 3,117.24 and 1,387.44 is: 2,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.35 : 3,117.24 = 1,387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.35/3,117.24 = 1,387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.35x = 3,117.24 × 1,387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.35x = 4,324,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,983.47/2,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.98

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