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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.93, 3,111.40 and 1,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.93, 3,111.40 and 1,381.50 is: 2,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.93 : 3,111.40 = 1,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.93/3,111.40 = 1,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.93x = 3,111.40 × 1,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.93x = 4,298,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,399.10/2,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.59

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