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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.15, 3,046.65 and 1,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.15, 3,046.65 and 1,241.35 is: 1,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.15 : 3,046.65 = 1,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.15/3,046.65 = 1,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.15x = 3,046.65 × 1,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.15x = 3,781,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,958.98/2,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.23

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