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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.48, 3,063.54 and 1,605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.48, 3,063.54 and 1,605.73 is: 2,404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.48 : 3,063.54 = 1,605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.48/3,063.54 = 1,605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.48x = 3,063.54 × 1,605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.48x = 4,919,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,202.77/2,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.92

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