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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.08, 3,061.56 and 1,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.08, 3,061.56 and 1,224.92 is: 1,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.08 : 3,061.56 = 1,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.08/3,061.56 = 1,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.08x = 3,061.56 × 1,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.08x = 3,750,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,166.08/2,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.85

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