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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.88, 3,069.66 and 1,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.88, 3,069.66 and 1,072.62 is: 1,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.88 : 3,069.66 = 1,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.88/3,069.66 = 1,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.88x = 3,069.66 × 1,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.88x = 3,292,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,578.71/2,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.37

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