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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.20, 3,103.20 and 1,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.20, 3,103.20 and 1,246.40 is: 1,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.20 : 3,103.20 = 1,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.20/3,103.20 = 1,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.20x = 3,103.20 × 1,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.20x = 3,867,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,828.48/2,067.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.05

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