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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.48, 2,822.82 and 1,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.48, 2,822.82 and 1,206.24 is: 1,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.48 : 2,822.82 = 1,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.48/2,822.82 = 1,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.48x = 2,822.82 × 1,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.48x = 3,404,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,998.40/2,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.65

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