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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.44, 3,069.76 and 1,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.44, 3,069.76 and 1,492.88 is: 2,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.44 : 3,069.76 = 1,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.44/3,069.76 = 1,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.44x = 3,069.76 × 1,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.44x = 4,582,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,783.31/2,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.39

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