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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.08, 3,036.36 and 1,146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.08, 3,036.36 and 1,146.45 is: 1,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.08 : 3,036.36 = 1,146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.08/3,036.36 = 1,146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.08x = 3,036.36 × 1,146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.08x = 3,481,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,034.92/2,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.66

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