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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.28, 3,067.11 and 1,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.28, 3,067.11 and 1,072.20 is: 1,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.28 : 3,067.11 = 1,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.28/3,067.11 = 1,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.28x = 3,067.11 × 1,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.28x = 3,288,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,555.34/2,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.88

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