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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.52, 3,147.41 and 2,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.52, 3,147.41 and 2,046.68 is: 3,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.52 : 3,147.41 = 2,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.52/3,147.41 = 2,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.52x = 3,147.41 × 2,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.52x = 6,441,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,741.10/2,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.24

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