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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.78, 3,106.71 and 1,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.78, 3,106.71 and 1,206.34 is: 1,808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.78 : 3,106.71 = 1,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.78/3,106.71 = 1,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.78x = 3,106.71 × 1,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.78x = 3,747,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,748.54/2,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.95

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