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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.62, 3,107.22 and 1,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.62, 3,107.22 and 1,612.32 is: 2,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.62 : 3,107.22 = 1,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.62/3,107.22 = 1,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.62x = 3,107.22 × 1,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.62x = 5,009,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,832.95/2,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.32

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