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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.85, 3,046.46 and 1,336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.85, 3,046.46 and 1,336.41 is: 2,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.85 : 3,046.46 = 1,336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.85/3,046.46 = 1,336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.85x = 3,046.46 × 1,336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.85x = 4,071,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,312.93/2,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.75

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