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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046, 3,069.94 and 1,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046, 3,069.94 and 1,267.22 is: 1,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046 : 3,069.94 = 1,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046/3,069.94 = 1,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046x = 3,069.94 × 1,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046x = 3,890,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,289.37/2,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.41

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