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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.85, 3,105.69 and 1,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.85, 3,105.69 and 1,030.25 is: 1,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.85 : 3,105.69 = 1,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.85/3,105.69 = 1,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.85x = 3,105.69 × 1,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.85x = 3,199,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,637.12/2,071.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.34

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