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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.46, 3,108.69 and 1,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.46, 3,108.69 and 1,206.30 is: 1,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.46 : 3,108.69 = 1,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.46/3,108.69 = 1,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.46x = 3,108.69 × 1,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.46x = 3,750,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,012.75/2,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.45

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