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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070, 3,107.31 and 1,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070, 3,107.31 and 1,147.36 is: 1,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070 : 3,107.31 = 1,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070/3,107.31 = 1,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070x = 3,107.31 × 1,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070x = 3,565,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,203.20/2,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.32

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