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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.83, 3,106.58 and 1,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.83, 3,106.58 and 1,147.29 is: 1,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.83 : 3,106.58 = 1,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.83/3,106.58 = 1,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.83x = 3,106.58 × 1,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.83x = 3,564,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,142.43/2,070.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.12

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