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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.12, 3,066.22 and 1,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.12, 3,066.22 and 1,072.12 is: 1,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.12 : 3,066.22 = 1,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.12/3,066.22 = 1,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.12x = 3,066.22 × 1,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.12x = 3,287,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,355.79/2,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.20

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