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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.15, 2,824.02 and 1,299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.15, 2,824.02 and 1,299.87 is: 1,794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.15 : 2,824.02 = 1,299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.15/2,824.02 = 1,299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.15x = 2,824.02 × 1,299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.15x = 3,670,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,858.88/2,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.03

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