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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.66, 2,804.73 and 1,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.66, 2,804.73 and 1,246.14 is: 1,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.66 : 2,804.73 = 1,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.66/2,804.73 = 1,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.66x = 2,804.73 × 1,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.66x = 3,495,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,086.24/2,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.31

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