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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.05 and 1,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.05 and 1,007.20 is: 1,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.70 : 3,070.05 = 1,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.70/3,070.05 = 1,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.70x = 3,070.05 × 1,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.70x = 3,092,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,154.36/2,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.80

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