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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.60, 3,046.80 and 1,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.60, 3,046.80 and 1,152.80 is: 1,730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.60 : 3,046.80 = 1,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.60/3,046.80 = 1,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.60x = 3,046.80 × 1,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.60x = 3,512,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,351.04/2,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.56

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