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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.94, 3,108.98 and 1,379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.94, 3,108.98 and 1,379.10 is: 2,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.94 : 3,108.98 = 1,379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.94/3,108.98 = 1,379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.94x = 3,108.98 × 1,379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.94x = 4,287,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,594.32/2,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.36

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