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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.46, 3,107.68 and 917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.46, 3,107.68 and 917.54 is: 1,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.46 : 3,107.68 = 917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.46/3,107.68 = 917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.46x = 3,107.68 × 917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.46x = 2,851,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,420.71/2,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.53

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