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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.46, 2,819.13 and 1,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.46, 2,819.13 and 1,246.14 is: 1,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.46 : 2,819.13 = 1,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.46/2,819.13 = 1,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.46x = 2,819.13 × 1,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.46x = 3,513,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,030.66/2,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.16

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