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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.20, 3,068.46 and 1,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.20, 3,068.46 and 1,265.06 is: 1,897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.20 : 3,068.46 = 1,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.20/3,068.46 = 1,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.20x = 3,068.46 × 1,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.20x = 3,881,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,786.01/2,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.07

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