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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.80, 3,047.85 and 1,485.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.80, 3,047.85 and 1,485.39 is: 2,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.80 : 3,047.85 = 1,485.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.80/3,047.85 = 1,485.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.80x = 3,047.85 × 1,485.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.80x = 4,527,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,245.91/2,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.10

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