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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.58, 3,101.13 and 1,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.58, 3,101.13 and 1,760.16 is: 2,637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.58 : 3,101.13 = 1,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.58/3,101.13 = 1,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.58x = 3,101.13 × 1,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.58x = 5,458,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,476.18/2,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.48

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