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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.92, 3,102.40 and 1,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.92, 3,102.40 and 1,581.44 is: 2,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.92 : 3,102.40 = 1,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.92/3,102.40 = 1,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.92x = 3,102.40 × 1,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.92x = 4,906,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,259.46/2,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.27

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