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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.52, 3,050.64 and 1,491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.52, 3,050.64 and 1,491.66 is: 2,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.52 : 3,050.64 = 1,491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.52/3,050.64 = 1,491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.52x = 3,050.64 × 1,491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.52x = 4,550,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,517.66/2,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.46

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