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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.08, 3,061.52 and 1,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.08, 3,061.52 and 1,224.80 is: 1,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.08 : 3,061.52 = 1,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.08/3,061.52 = 1,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.08x = 3,061.52 × 1,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.08x = 3,749,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,749.70/2,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.65

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