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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.30, 3,050.10 and 1,486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.30, 3,050.10 and 1,486.89 is: 2,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.30 : 3,050.10 = 1,486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.30/3,050.10 = 1,486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.30x = 3,050.10 × 1,486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.30x = 4,535,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,163.19/2,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.35

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