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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.78, 2,823.07 and 1,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.78, 2,823.07 and 1,206.30 is: 1,664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.78 : 2,823.07 = 1,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.78/2,823.07 = 1,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.78x = 2,823.07 × 1,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.78x = 3,405,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,469.34/2,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.63

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