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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.64, 3,046.01 and 1,614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.64, 3,046.01 and 1,614.46 is: 2,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.64 : 3,046.01 = 1,614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.64/3,046.01 = 1,614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.64x = 3,046.01 × 1,614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.64x = 4,917,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,661.30/2,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.73

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