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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.10, 3,104.55 and 1,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.10, 3,104.55 and 1,341.30 is: 2,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.10 : 3,104.55 = 1,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.10/3,104.55 = 1,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.10x = 3,104.55 × 1,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.10x = 4,164,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,132.92/2,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.62

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