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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.29, 3,108.45 and 1,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.29, 3,108.45 and 1,292.43 is: 1,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.29 : 3,108.45 = 1,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.29/3,108.45 = 1,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.29x = 3,108.45 × 1,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.29x = 4,017,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,454.03/2,071.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.59

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