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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.50, 3,045.90 and 1,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.50, 3,045.90 and 1,486.12 is: 2,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.50 : 3,045.90 = 1,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.50/3,045.90 = 1,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.50x = 3,045.90 × 1,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.50x = 4,526,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,572.91/2,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.29

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