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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.80, 3,052.41 and 1,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.80, 3,052.41 and 1,486.41 is: 2,227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.80 : 3,052.41 = 1,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.80/3,052.41 = 1,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.80x = 3,052.41 × 1,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.80x = 4,537,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,132.75/2,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.58

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