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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.66, 3,065.76 and 1,119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.66, 3,065.76 and 1,119.83 is: 1,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.66 : 3,065.76 = 1,119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.66/3,065.76 = 1,119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.66x = 3,065.76 × 1,119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.66x = 3,433,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,114.69/2,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.25

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