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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.15, 2,824.08 and 1,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.15, 2,824.08 and 1,206.88 is: 1,665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.15 : 2,824.08 = 1,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.15/2,824.08 = 1,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.15x = 2,824.08 × 1,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.15x = 3,408,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,325.67/2,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.73

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