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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.32, 3,110.30 and 705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.32, 3,110.30 and 705 is: 1,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.32 : 3,110.30 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.32/3,110.30 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.32x = 3,110.30 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.32x = 2,192,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,761.50/2,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.61

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