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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.48, 3,029.10 and 1,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.48, 3,029.10 and 1,046.05 is: 1,568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.48 : 3,029.10 = 1,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.48/3,029.10 = 1,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.48x = 3,029.10 × 1,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.48x = 3,168,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,590.06/2,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.24

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