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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116, 3,174.52 and 1,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116, 3,174.52 and 1,075.66 is: 1,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116 : 3,174.52 = 1,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116/3,174.52 = 1,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116x = 3,174.52 × 1,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116x = 3,414,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,704.18/2,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.75

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