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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.56, 3,116.20 and 1,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.56, 3,116.20 and 1,384 is: 2,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.56 : 3,116.20 = 1,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.56/3,116.20 = 1,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.56x = 3,116.20 × 1,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.56x = 4,312,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,820.80/2,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.91

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