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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.24, 3,100.27 and 1,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.24, 3,100.27 and 1,337.59 is: 2,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.24 : 3,100.27 = 1,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.24/3,100.27 = 1,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.24x = 3,100.27 × 1,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.24x = 4,146,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,890.15/2,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.10

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