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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.44, 3,114.72 and 2,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.44, 3,114.72 and 2,073.40 is: 3,110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.44 : 3,114.72 = 2,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.44/3,114.72 = 2,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.44x = 3,114.72 × 2,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.44x = 6,458,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458,060.45/2,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.16

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