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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.42, 3,091.01 and 1,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.42, 3,091.01 and 1,073.70 is: 1,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.42 : 3,091.01 = 1,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.42/3,091.01 = 1,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.42x = 3,091.01 × 1,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.42x = 3,318,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,812.07/2,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.75

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