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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.02, 3,105.92 and 1,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.02, 3,105.92 and 1,096.59 is: 1,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.02 : 3,105.92 = 1,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.02/3,105.92 = 1,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.02x = 3,105.92 × 1,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.02x = 3,405,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,915.33/2,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.56

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