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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.16, 3,046.93 and 1,336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.16, 3,046.93 and 1,336.73 is: 2,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.16 : 3,046.93 = 1,336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.16/3,046.93 = 1,336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.16x = 3,046.93 × 1,336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.16x = 4,072,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,900.82/2,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.22

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