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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.02, 3,046.14 and 1,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.02, 3,046.14 and 1,056.96 is: 1,584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.02 : 3,046.14 = 1,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.02/3,046.14 = 1,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.02x = 3,046.14 × 1,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.02x = 3,219,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,648.13/2,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.46

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