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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.39, 2,823.01 and 1,206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.39, 2,823.01 and 1,206.05 is: 1,664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.39 : 2,823.01 = 1,206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.39/2,823.01 = 1,206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.39x = 2,823.01 × 1,206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.39x = 3,404,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,691.21/2,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.57

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