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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.02, 3,068.12 and 1,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.02, 3,068.12 and 1,842.52 is: 2,762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.02 : 3,068.12 = 1,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.02/3,068.12 = 1,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.02x = 3,068.12 × 1,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.02x = 5,653,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,072.46/2,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.96

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