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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.24, 3,074.88 and 1,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.24, 3,074.88 and 1,073.08 is: 1,612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.24 : 3,074.88 = 1,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.24/3,074.88 = 1,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.24x = 3,074.88 × 1,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.24x = 3,299,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,592.23/2,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.51

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