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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.44, 3,111.39 and 1,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.44, 3,111.39 and 1,305.32 is: 1,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.44 : 3,111.39 = 1,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.44/3,111.39 = 1,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.44x = 3,111.39 × 1,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.44x = 4,061,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,344.04/2,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.92

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