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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.22, 2,822.81 and 1,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.22, 2,822.81 and 1,383.30 is: 1,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.22 : 2,822.81 = 1,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.22/2,822.81 = 1,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.22x = 2,822.81 × 1,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.22x = 3,904,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,793.07/2,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.30

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