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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.57, 3,069.99 and 1,072.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.57, 3,069.99 and 1,072.71 is: 1,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.57 : 3,069.99 = 1,072.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.57/3,069.99 = 1,072.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.57x = 3,069.99 × 1,072.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.57x = 3,293,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,208.97/2,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.78

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