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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.72, 3,110.40 and 1,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.72, 3,110.40 and 1,206.72 is: 1,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.72 : 3,110.40 = 1,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.72/3,110.40 = 1,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.72x = 3,110.40 × 1,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.72x = 3,753,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,381.89/2,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.60

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