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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.60, 3,069.90 and 2,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.60, 3,069.90 and 2,034.45 is: 3,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.60 : 3,069.90 = 2,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.60/3,069.90 = 2,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.60x = 3,069.90 × 2,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.60x = 6,245,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,558.06/2,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.68

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