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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.40, 2,821.76 and 1,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.40, 2,821.76 and 1,204.62 is: 1,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.40 : 2,821.76 = 1,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.40/2,821.76 = 1,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.40x = 2,821.76 × 1,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.40x = 3,399,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,148.53/2,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.85

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