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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.16, 3,066.49 and 1,120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.16, 3,066.49 and 1,120.33 is: 1,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.16 : 3,066.49 = 1,120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.16/3,066.49 = 1,120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.16x = 3,066.49 × 1,120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.16x = 3,435,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,480.74/2,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.99

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