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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.85, 3,068.18 and 1,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.85, 3,068.18 and 1,070.72 is: 1,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.85 : 3,068.18 = 1,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.85/3,068.18 = 1,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.85x = 3,068.18 × 1,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.85x = 3,285,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,156.52/2,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.56

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