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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.68, 3,110.14 and 1,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.68, 3,110.14 and 1,379.64 is: 2,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.68 : 3,110.14 = 1,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.68/3,110.14 = 1,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.68x = 3,110.14 × 1,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.68x = 4,290,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,873.55/2,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.21

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