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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.24, 3,108.60 and 1,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.24, 3,108.60 and 1,030.86 is: 1,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.24 : 3,108.60 = 1,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.24/3,108.60 = 1,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.24x = 3,108.60 × 1,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.24x = 3,204,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,531.40/2,073.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.66

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