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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.72, 4,160.61 and 2,070.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.72, 4,160.61 and 2,070.07 is: 2,857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.72 : 4,160.61 = 2,070.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.72/4,160.61 = 2,070.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.72x = 4,160.61 × 2,070.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.72x = 8,612,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,743.54/3,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.85

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