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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.42, 3,105.60 and 1,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.42, 3,105.60 and 1,381.50 is: 2,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.42 : 3,105.60 = 1,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.42/3,105.60 = 1,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.42x = 3,105.60 × 1,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.42x = 4,290,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,386.40/2,070.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.23

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