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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.93, 2,823.74 and 1,206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.93, 2,823.74 and 1,206.58 is: 1,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.93 : 2,823.74 = 1,206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.93/2,823.74 = 1,206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.93x = 2,823.74 × 1,206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.93x = 3,407,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,071.72/2,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.30

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