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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.60, 3,106.14 and 1,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.60, 3,106.14 and 1,046.44 is: 1,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.60 : 3,106.14 = 1,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.60/3,106.14 = 1,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.60x = 3,106.14 × 1,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.60x = 3,250,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,389.14/2,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.75

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