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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.67, 3,071.76 and 1,123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.67, 3,071.76 and 1,123.14 is: 1,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.67 : 3,071.76 = 1,123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.67/3,071.76 = 1,123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.67x = 3,071.76 × 1,123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.67x = 3,450,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,016.53/2,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.67

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