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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.20, 3,046.14 and 2,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.20, 3,046.14 and 2,034.06 is: 3,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.20 : 3,046.14 = 2,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.20/3,046.14 = 2,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.20x = 3,046.14 × 2,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.20x = 6,196,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,031.53/2,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.07

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