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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.78, 3,105.72 and 1,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.78, 3,105.72 and 1,238.10 is: 1,856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.78 : 3,105.72 = 1,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.78/3,105.72 = 1,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.78x = 3,105.72 × 1,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.78x = 3,845,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,191.93/2,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.88

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