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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.90, 3,112.98 and 1,037.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.90, 3,112.98 and 1,037.62 is: 1,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.90 : 3,112.98 = 1,037.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.90/3,112.98 = 1,037.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.90x = 3,112.98 × 1,037.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.90x = 3,230,090.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,090.31/2,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.25

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