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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.13, 2,823.52 and 1,206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.13, 2,823.52 and 1,206.79 is: 1,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.13 : 2,823.52 = 1,206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.13/2,823.52 = 1,206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.13x = 2,823.52 × 1,206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.13x = 3,407,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,385.63/2,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.29

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