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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.08, 2,858.04 and 1,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.08, 2,858.04 and 1,231.92 is: 1,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.08 : 2,858.04 = 1,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.08/2,858.04 = 1,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.08x = 2,858.04 × 1,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.08x = 3,520,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,876.64/2,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.02

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