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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.96, 3,103.39 and 1,548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.96, 3,103.39 and 1,548.51 is: 2,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.96 : 3,103.39 = 1,548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.96/3,103.39 = 1,548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.96x = 3,103.39 × 1,548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.96x = 4,805,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,630.45/2,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.48

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