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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.74, 3,115.68 and 1,035.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.74, 3,115.68 and 1,035.49 is: 1,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.74 : 3,115.68 = 1,035.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.74/3,115.68 = 1,035.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.74x = 3,115.68 × 1,035.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.74x = 3,226,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,255.48/2,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.52

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