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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.11, 2,819.48 and 1,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.11, 2,819.48 and 1,246.43 is: 1,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.11 : 2,819.48 = 1,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.11/2,819.48 = 1,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.11x = 2,819.48 × 1,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.11x = 3,514,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,294.62/2,043.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.07

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