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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.04, 3,046.02 and 1,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.04, 3,046.02 and 1,621.88 is: 2,431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.04 : 3,046.02 = 1,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.04/3,046.02 = 1,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.04x = 3,046.02 × 1,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.04x = 4,940,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,278.92/2,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.19

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