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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.36, 3,114.56 and 1,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.36, 3,114.56 and 1,153.72 is: 1,730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.36 : 3,114.56 = 1,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.36/3,114.56 = 1,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.36x = 3,114.56 × 1,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.36x = 3,593,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,330.16/2,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.59

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