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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044, 2,821.26 and 1,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044, 2,821.26 and 1,346.32 is: 1,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044 : 2,821.26 = 1,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044/2,821.26 = 1,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044x = 2,821.26 × 1,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044x = 3,798,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,318.76/2,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.28

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