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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.48, 2,855.31 and 1,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.48, 2,855.31 and 1,361.07 is: 1,876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.48 : 2,855.31 = 1,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.48/2,855.31 = 1,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.48x = 2,855.31 × 1,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.48x = 3,886,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,276.78/2,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.99

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