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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.02, 3,171.28 and 2,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.02, 3,171.28 and 2,073.14 is: 3,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.02 : 3,171.28 = 2,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.02/3,171.28 = 2,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.02x = 3,171.28 × 2,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.02x = 6,574,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,507.42/2,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.90

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