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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.62, 3,114.96 and 671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.62, 3,114.96 and 671.30 is: 1,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.62 : 3,114.96 = 671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.62/3,114.96 = 671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.62x = 3,114.96 × 671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.62x = 2,091,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,072.65/2,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.96

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