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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.72, 3,157.16 and 1,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.72, 3,157.16 and 1,077.52 is: 1,616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.72 : 3,157.16 = 1,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.72/3,157.16 = 1,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.72x = 3,157.16 × 1,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.72x = 3,401,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,903.04/2,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.32

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