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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.72, 3,102.51 and 1,339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.72, 3,102.51 and 1,339.09 is: 2,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.72 : 3,102.51 = 1,339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.72/3,102.51 = 1,339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.72x = 3,102.51 × 1,339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.72x = 4,154,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,540.12/2,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.36

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