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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.97, 3,106.46 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.97, 3,106.46 and 531.97 is: 797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.97 : 3,106.46 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.97/3,106.46 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.97x = 3,106.46 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.97x = 1,652,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,540.87/2,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.96

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