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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.32, 3,106.20 and 1,290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.32, 3,106.20 and 1,290.18 is: 1,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.32 : 3,106.20 = 1,290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.32/3,106.20 = 1,290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.32x = 3,106.20 × 1,290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.32x = 4,007,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,557.12/2,071.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.78

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