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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.14, 2,824.72 and 1,260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.14, 2,824.72 and 1,260.64 is: 1,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.14 : 2,824.72 = 1,260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.14/2,824.72 = 1,260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.14x = 2,824.72 × 1,260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.14x = 3,560,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,955.02/2,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.33

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