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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.28, 3,065.60 and 1,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.28, 3,065.60 and 1,071.20 is: 1,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.28 : 3,065.60 = 1,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.28/3,065.60 = 1,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.28x = 3,065.60 × 1,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.28x = 3,283,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,870.72/2,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.37

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