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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.03, 3,046.81 and 1,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.03, 3,046.81 and 1,482.63 is: 2,221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.03 : 3,046.81 = 1,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.03/3,046.81 = 1,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.03x = 3,046.81 × 1,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.03x = 4,517,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,291.91/2,033.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.95

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