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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.66, 3,048.50 and 1,046.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.66, 3,048.50 and 1,046.50 is: 1,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.66 : 3,048.50 = 1,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.66/3,048.50 = 1,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.66x = 3,048.50 × 1,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.66x = 3,190,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,255.25/2,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.73

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