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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.24, 3,070.44 and 2,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.24, 3,070.44 and 2,039.76 is: 3,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.24 : 3,070.44 = 2,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.24/3,070.44 = 2,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.24x = 3,070.44 × 2,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.24x = 6,262,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,262,960.69/2,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.72

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