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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.64, 2,802.33 and 1,146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.64, 2,802.33 and 1,146.45 is: 1,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.64 : 2,802.33 = 1,146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.64/2,802.33 = 1,146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.64x = 2,802.33 × 1,146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.64x = 3,212,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,731.23/2,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.13

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