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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.03, 2,802.86 and 1,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.03, 2,802.86 and 1,146.84 is: 1,582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.03 : 2,802.86 = 1,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.03/2,802.86 = 1,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.03x = 2,802.86 × 1,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.03x = 3,214,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,431.96/2,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.66

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