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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.72, 3,090.96 and 1,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.72, 3,090.96 and 1,073.39 is: 1,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.72 : 3,090.96 = 1,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.72/3,090.96 = 1,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.72x = 3,090.96 × 1,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.72x = 3,317,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,790.10/2,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.23

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