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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.04, 2,824.49 and 1,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.04, 2,824.49 and 1,206.46 is: 1,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.04 : 2,824.49 = 1,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.04/2,824.49 = 1,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.04x = 2,824.49 × 1,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.04x = 3,407,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,634.21/2,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.48

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