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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.60, 3,069.30 and 1,071.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.60, 3,069.30 and 1,071.47 is: 1,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.60 : 3,069.30 = 1,071.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.60/3,069.30 = 1,071.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.60x = 3,069.30 × 1,071.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.60x = 3,288,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,663.05/2,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.68

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