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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.56, 3,065.94 and 1,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.56, 3,065.94 and 1,069.12 is: 1,603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.56 : 3,065.94 = 1,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.56/3,065.94 = 1,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.56x = 3,065.94 × 1,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.56x = 3,277,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,857.77/2,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.99

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