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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.83, 3,108.06 and 1,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.83, 3,108.06 and 1,285.86 is: 1,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.83 : 3,108.06 = 1,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.83/3,108.06 = 1,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.83x = 3,108.06 × 1,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.83x = 3,996,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,530.03/2,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.34

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