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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.03, 2,822.48 and 1,338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.03, 2,822.48 and 1,338.29 is: 1,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.03 : 2,822.48 = 1,338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.03/2,822.48 = 1,338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.03x = 2,822.48 × 1,338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.03x = 3,777,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,296.76/2,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.16

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