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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.46, 3,111.89 and 1,034.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.46, 3,111.89 and 1,034.31 is: 1,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.46 : 3,111.89 = 1,034.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.46/3,111.89 = 1,034.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.46x = 3,111.89 × 1,034.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.46x = 3,218,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,653.77/2,077.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.33

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