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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.58, 3,075.51 and 2,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.58, 3,075.51 and 2,046.39 is: 3,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.58 : 3,075.51 = 2,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.58/3,075.51 = 2,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.58x = 3,075.51 × 2,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.58x = 6,293,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293,692.91/2,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.89

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