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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.23, 2,823.06 and 1,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.23, 2,823.06 and 1,338.48 is: 1,846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.23 : 2,823.06 = 1,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.23/2,823.06 = 1,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.23x = 2,823.06 × 1,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.23x = 3,778,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,610.60/2,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.62

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