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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.83, 3,046.49 and 1,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.83, 3,046.49 and 1,299.68 is: 1,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.83 : 3,046.49 = 1,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.83/3,046.49 = 1,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.83x = 3,046.49 × 1,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.83x = 3,959,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,462.12/2,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.80

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