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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.56, 3,100.42 and 2,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.56, 3,100.42 and 2,055.76 is: 3,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.56 : 3,100.42 = 2,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.56/3,100.42 = 2,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.56x = 3,100.42 × 2,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.56x = 6,373,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,719.42/2,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.36

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