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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.56, 3,066.87 and 1,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.56, 3,066.87 and 1,072.56 is: 1,608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.56 : 3,066.87 = 1,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.56/3,066.87 = 1,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.56x = 3,066.87 × 1,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.56x = 3,289,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,402.09/2,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.86

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