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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.50, 2,820.63 and 1,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.50, 2,820.63 and 1,204.66 is: 1,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.50 : 2,820.63 = 1,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.50/2,820.63 = 1,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.50x = 2,820.63 × 1,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.50x = 3,397,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,900.14/2,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.97

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