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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.68, 3,107.88 and 1,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.68, 3,107.88 and 1,045.68 is: 1,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.68 : 3,107.88 = 1,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.68/3,107.88 = 1,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.68x = 3,107.88 × 1,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.68x = 3,249,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,847.96/2,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.70

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