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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.07, 2,818.82 and 1,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.07, 2,818.82 and 1,446.79 is: 1,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.07 : 2,818.82 = 1,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.07/2,818.82 = 1,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.07x = 2,818.82 × 1,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.07x = 4,078,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,226.49/2,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.18

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