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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.96, 3,105.42 and 916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.96, 3,105.42 and 916.04 is: 1,374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.96 : 3,105.42 = 916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.96/3,105.42 = 916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.96x = 3,105.42 × 916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.96x = 2,844,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,688.94/2,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.27

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