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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.04, 3,042.46 and 1,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.04, 3,042.46 and 1,151.89 is: 1,726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.04 : 3,042.46 = 1,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.04/3,042.46 = 1,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.04x = 3,042.46 × 1,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.04x = 3,504,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,579.25/2,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.36

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