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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.60, 3,046.58 and 1,547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.60, 3,046.58 and 1,547.68 is: 2,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.60 : 3,046.58 = 1,547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.60/3,046.58 = 1,547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.60x = 3,046.58 × 1,547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.60x = 4,715,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,130.93/2,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.75

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