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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.30, 3,064.43 and 1,121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.30, 3,064.43 and 1,121.55 is: 1,680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.30 : 3,064.43 = 1,121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.30/3,064.43 = 1,121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.30x = 3,064.43 × 1,121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.30x = 3,436,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,902.78/2,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.39

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