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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.70, 3,070.80 and 1,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.70, 3,070.80 and 1,071.54 is: 1,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.70 : 3,070.80 = 1,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.70/3,070.80 = 1,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.70x = 3,070.80 × 1,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.70x = 3,290,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,485.03/2,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.49

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