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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.95, 3,103.36 and 1,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.95, 3,103.36 and 1,606.06 is: 2,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.95 : 3,103.36 = 1,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.95/3,103.36 = 1,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.95x = 3,103.36 × 1,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.95x = 4,984,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,182.23/2,071.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.56

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