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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.48, 2,804.22 and 1,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.48, 2,804.22 and 1,246.59 is: 1,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.48 : 2,804.22 = 1,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.48/2,804.22 = 1,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.48x = 2,804.22 × 1,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.48x = 3,495,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,712.61/2,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.77

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