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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.04, 3,107.10 and 916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.04, 3,107.10 and 916.60 is: 1,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.04 : 3,107.10 = 916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.04/3,107.10 = 916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.04x = 3,107.10 × 916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.04x = 2,847,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,967.86/2,070.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.80

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