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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.03, 2,823.19 and 1,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.03, 2,823.19 and 1,206.62 is: 1,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.03 : 2,823.19 = 1,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.03/2,823.19 = 1,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.03x = 2,823.19 × 1,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.03x = 3,406,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,511.48/2,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.94

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