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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.06, 3,106.60 and 917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.06, 3,106.60 and 917.62 is: 1,376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.06 : 3,106.60 = 917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.06/3,106.60 = 917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.06x = 3,106.60 × 917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.06x = 2,850,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,678.29/2,071.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.43

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