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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.85, 3,104.13 and 1,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.85, 3,104.13 and 1,740.90 is: 2,610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.85 : 3,104.13 = 1,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.85/3,104.13 = 1,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.85x = 3,104.13 × 1,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.85x = 5,403,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,979.92/2,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.81

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