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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.27, 3,066.83 and 1,458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.27, 3,066.83 and 1,458.86 is: 2,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.27 : 3,066.83 = 1,458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.27/3,066.83 = 1,458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.27x = 3,066.83 × 1,458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.27x = 4,474,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,071.59/2,043.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.66

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