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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.02, 3,066.62 and 1,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.02, 3,066.62 and 1,841.52 is: 2,761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.02 : 3,066.62 = 1,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.02/3,066.62 = 1,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.02x = 3,066.62 × 1,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.02x = 5,647,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,242.06/2,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.46

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