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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.49, 2,802.03 and 1,146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.49, 2,802.03 and 1,146.57 is: 1,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.49 : 2,802.03 = 1,146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.49/2,802.03 = 1,146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.49x = 2,802.03 × 1,146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.49x = 3,212,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,723.54/2,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.24

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