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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.09, 3,106.29 and 1,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.09, 3,106.29 and 1,608.80 is: 2,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.09 : 3,106.29 = 1,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.09/3,106.29 = 1,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.09x = 3,106.29 × 1,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.09x = 4,997,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,383.82/2,070.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.09

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