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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.89, 3,046.94 and 1,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.89, 3,046.94 and 1,209.67 is: 1,812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.89 : 3,046.94 = 1,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.89/3,046.94 = 1,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.89x = 3,046.94 × 1,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.89x = 3,685,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,791.91/2,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.19

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