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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.80, 3,036.90 and 1,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.80, 3,036.90 and 1,332.46 is: 1,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.80 : 3,036.90 = 1,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.80/3,036.90 = 1,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.80x = 3,036.90 × 1,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.80x = 4,046,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,547.77/2,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.48

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