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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.80, 3,106.71 and 805.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.80, 3,106.71 and 805.93 is: 1,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.80 : 3,106.71 = 805.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.80/3,106.71 = 805.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.80x = 3,106.71 × 805.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.80x = 2,503,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,783.02/2,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.51

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