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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.52, 2,802.04 and 1,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.52, 2,802.04 and 1,146.24 is: 1,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.52 : 2,802.04 = 1,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.52/2,802.04 = 1,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.52x = 2,802.04 × 1,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.52x = 3,211,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,810.33/2,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.77

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