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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.76, 3,106.72 and 1,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.76, 3,106.72 and 1,097.62 is: 1,645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.76 : 3,106.72 = 1,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.76/3,106.72 = 1,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.76x = 3,106.72 × 1,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.76x = 3,409,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,998.01/2,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.94

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