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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.16, 3,025.92 and 1,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.16, 3,025.92 and 1,246.44 is: 1,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.16 : 3,025.92 = 1,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.16/3,025.92 = 1,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.16x = 3,025.92 × 1,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.16x = 3,771,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,627.72/2,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.07

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