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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.36, 3,067.72 and 1,121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.36, 3,067.72 and 1,121.37 is: 1,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.36 : 3,067.72 = 1,121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.36/3,067.72 = 1,121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.36x = 3,067.72 × 1,121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.36x = 3,440,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,046.37/2,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.88

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