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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.32, 3,106.34 and 703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.32, 3,106.34 and 703 is: 1,054.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.32 : 3,106.34 = 703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.32/3,106.34 = 703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.32x = 3,106.34 × 703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.32x = 2,183,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,757.02/2,071.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.28

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