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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.34, 3,106.97 and 1,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.34, 3,106.97 and 1,205 is: 1,807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.34 : 3,106.97 = 1,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.34/3,106.97 = 1,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.34x = 3,106.97 × 1,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.34x = 3,743,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,892.83/2,071.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.47

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