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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.72, 3,101.01 and 1,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.72, 3,101.01 and 1,338.09 is: 2,003.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.72 : 3,101.01 = 1,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.72/3,101.01 = 1,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.72x = 3,101.01 × 1,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.72x = 4,149,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,430.47/2,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.86

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