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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.41, 3,108.38 and 1,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.41, 3,108.38 and 1,083.98 is: 1,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.41 : 3,108.38 = 1,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.41/3,108.38 = 1,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.41x = 3,108.38 × 1,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.41x = 3,369,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,424.10/2,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.42

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