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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.34, 3,071.56 and 1,073.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.34, 3,071.56 and 1,073.18 is: 1,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.34 : 3,071.56 = 1,073.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.34/3,071.56 = 1,073.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.34x = 3,071.56 × 1,073.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.34x = 3,296,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,336.76/2,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.06

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