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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.32, 3,066.46 and 1,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.32, 3,066.46 and 1,072.32 is: 1,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.32 : 3,066.46 = 1,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.32/3,066.46 = 1,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.32x = 3,066.46 × 1,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.32x = 3,288,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,226.39/2,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.47

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