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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.56, 3,111.96 and 1,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.56, 3,111.96 and 1,345.76 is: 2,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.56 : 3,111.96 = 1,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.56/3,111.96 = 1,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.56x = 3,111.96 × 1,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.56x = 4,187,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,951.29/2,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.77

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