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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.48, 2,819.64 and 1,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.48, 2,819.64 and 1,204.35 is: 1,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.48 : 2,819.64 = 1,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.48/2,819.64 = 1,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.48x = 2,819.64 × 1,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.48x = 3,395,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,833.43/2,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.79

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