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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.04, 2,822.36 and 1,259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.04, 2,822.36 and 1,259.54 is: 1,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.04 : 2,822.36 = 1,259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.04/2,822.36 = 1,259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.04x = 2,822.36 × 1,259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.04x = 3,554,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,875.31/2,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.44

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