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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.09, 3,066.30 and 1,120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.09, 3,066.30 and 1,120.53 is: 1,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.09 : 3,066.30 = 1,120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.09/3,066.30 = 1,120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.09x = 3,066.30 × 1,120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.09x = 3,435,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,881.14/2,046.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.24

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