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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.23, 3,066.91 and 1,212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.23, 3,066.91 and 1,212.13 is: 1,816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.23 : 3,066.91 = 1,212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.23/3,066.91 = 1,212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.23x = 3,066.91 × 1,212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.23x = 3,717,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,501.24/2,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.76

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