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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.47, 3,112.56 and 1,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.47, 3,112.56 and 1,152.46 is: 1,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.47 : 3,112.56 = 1,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.47/3,112.56 = 1,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.47x = 3,112.56 × 1,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.47x = 3,587,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,104.79/2,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.50

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