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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.33, 3,070.35 and 1,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.33, 3,070.35 and 1,388.94 is: 2,083.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.33 : 3,070.35 = 1,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.33/3,070.35 = 1,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.33x = 3,070.35 × 1,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.33x = 4,264,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,531.93/2,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.99

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