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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.89, 3,114.99 and 1,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.89, 3,114.99 and 1,035.79 is: 1,553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.89 : 3,114.99 = 1,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.89/3,114.99 = 1,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.89x = 3,114.99 × 1,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.89x = 3,226,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,475.49/2,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.51

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