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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.69, 3,066.44 and 1,224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.69, 3,066.44 and 1,224.35 is: 1,835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.69 : 3,066.44 = 1,224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.69/3,066.44 = 1,224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.69x = 3,066.44 × 1,224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.69x = 3,754,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,374.36/2,045.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.27

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