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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.74, 3,090.72 and 1,705.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.74, 3,090.72 and 1,705.41 is: 2,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.74 : 3,090.72 = 1,705.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.74/3,090.72 = 1,705.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.74x = 3,090.72 × 1,705.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.74x = 5,270,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,944.80/2,071.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.21

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