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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.66, 3,111.03 and 1,612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.66, 3,111.03 and 1,612.17 is: 2,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.66 : 3,111.03 = 1,612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.66/3,111.03 = 1,612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.66x = 3,111.03 × 1,612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.66x = 5,015,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,509.24/2,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.18

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