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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.57, 3,102.38 and 1,482.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.57, 3,102.38 and 1,482.58 is: 2,221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.57 : 3,102.38 = 1,482.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.57/3,102.38 = 1,482.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.57x = 3,102.38 × 1,482.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.57x = 4,599,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,526.54/2,070.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.38

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