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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.37, 3,111.30 and 1,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.37, 3,111.30 and 1,305.25 is: 1,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.37 : 3,111.30 = 1,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.37/3,111.30 = 1,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.37x = 3,111.30 × 1,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.37x = 4,061,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,008.77/2,076.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.83

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