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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.44, 2,823.12 and 1,206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.44, 2,823.12 and 1,206.64 is: 1,665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.44 : 2,823.12 = 1,206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.44/2,823.12 = 1,206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.44x = 2,823.12 × 1,206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.44x = 3,406,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,489.52/2,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.41

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