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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.39, 3,106.10 and 754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.39, 3,106.10 and 754.21 is: 1,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.39 : 3,106.10 = 754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.39/3,106.10 = 754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.39x = 3,106.10 × 754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.39x = 2,342,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,653.57/2,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.96

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