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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.14, 2,823.36 and 1,206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.14, 2,823.36 and 1,206.98 is: 1,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.14 : 2,823.36 = 1,206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.14/2,823.36 = 1,206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.14x = 2,823.36 × 1,206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.14x = 3,407,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,739.05/2,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.45

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