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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.80, 3,046.44 and 1,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.80, 3,046.44 and 1,830.48 is: 2,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.80 : 3,046.44 = 1,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.80/3,046.44 = 1,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.80x = 3,046.44 × 1,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.80x = 5,576,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,447.49/2,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.23

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