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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.29, 3,042.36 and 1,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.29, 3,042.36 and 1,997.46 is: 2,990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.29 : 3,042.36 = 1,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.29/3,042.36 = 1,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.29x = 3,042.36 × 1,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.29x = 6,076,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,992.41/2,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.22

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