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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.56, 2,802.06 and 1,146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.56, 2,802.06 and 1,146.39 is: 1,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.56 : 2,802.06 = 1,146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.56/2,802.06 = 1,146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.56x = 2,802.06 × 1,146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.56x = 3,212,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,253.56/2,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.95

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