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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.47, 3,107.67 and 1,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.47, 3,107.67 and 1,097.37 is: 1,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.47 : 3,107.67 = 1,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.47/3,107.67 = 1,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.47x = 3,107.67 × 1,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.47x = 3,410,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,263.83/2,071.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.30

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