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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.93, 2,802.63 and 1,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.93, 2,802.63 and 1,146.92 is: 1,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.93 : 2,802.63 = 1,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.93/2,802.63 = 1,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.93x = 2,802.63 × 1,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.93x = 3,214,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,378.39/2,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.72

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