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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.89, 3,106.85 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.89, 3,106.85 and 754.71 is: 1,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.89 : 3,106.85 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.89/3,106.85 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.89x = 3,106.85 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.89x = 2,344,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,766.99/2,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.70

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