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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.79, 3,046.71 and 1,302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.79, 3,046.71 and 1,302.14 is: 1,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.79 : 3,046.71 = 1,302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.79/3,046.71 = 1,302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.79x = 3,046.71 × 1,302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.79x = 3,967,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,255.46/2,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.71

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