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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.08, 3,071.19 and 1,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.08, 3,071.19 and 1,074.68 is: 1,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.08 : 3,071.19 = 1,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.08/3,071.19 = 1,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.08x = 3,071.19 × 1,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.08x = 3,300,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,546.47/2,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.75

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