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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.96, 3,106.38 and 531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.96, 3,106.38 and 531.96 is: 797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.96 : 3,106.38 = 531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.96/3,106.38 = 531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.96x = 3,106.38 × 531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.96x = 1,652,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,469.90/2,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.92

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