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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531, 3,797.06 and 1,071.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531, 3,797.06 and 1,071.40 is: 1,607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531 : 3,797.06 = 1,071.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531/3,797.06 = 1,071.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531x = 3,797.06 × 1,071.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531x = 4,068,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,170.08/2,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.34

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