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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.06, 2,823.48 and 1,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.06, 2,823.48 and 1,347.36 is: 1,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.06 : 2,823.48 = 1,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.06/2,823.48 = 1,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.06x = 2,823.48 × 1,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.06x = 3,804,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,244.01/2,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.30

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