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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.78, 3,070.17 and 1,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.78, 3,070.17 and 1,073.16 is: 1,609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.78 : 3,070.17 = 1,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.78/3,070.17 = 1,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.78x = 3,070.17 × 1,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.78x = 3,294,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,783.64/2,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.74

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