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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.17, 3,070.01 and 1,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.17, 3,070.01 and 1,225.02 is: 1,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.17 : 3,070.01 = 1,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.17/3,070.01 = 1,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.17x = 3,070.01 × 1,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.17x = 3,760,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,819.04/2,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.98

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