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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.81, 3,062.23 and 1,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.81, 3,062.23 and 1,466.93 is: 2,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.81 : 3,062.23 = 1,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.81/3,062.23 = 1,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.81x = 3,062.23 × 1,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.81x = 4,492,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,077.05/2,045.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.74

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