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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.28, 3,108.29 and 1,378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.28, 3,108.29 and 1,378.73 is: 2,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.28 : 3,108.29 = 1,378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.28/3,108.29 = 1,378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.28x = 3,108.29 × 1,378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.28x = 4,285,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,470.24/2,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.00

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