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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.78, 3,107.72 and 1,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.78, 3,107.72 and 1,291.92 is: 1,938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.78 : 3,107.72 = 1,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.78/3,107.72 = 1,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.78x = 3,107.72 × 1,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.78x = 4,014,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,925.62/2,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.85

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