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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.72, 3,102.17 and 1,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.72, 3,102.17 and 1,606.23 is: 2,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.72 : 3,102.17 = 1,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.72/3,102.17 = 1,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.72x = 3,102.17 × 1,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.72x = 4,982,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,798.52/2,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.31

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