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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.26, 2,824.68 and 1,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.26, 2,824.68 and 1,384.01 is: 1,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.26 : 2,824.68 = 1,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.26/2,824.68 = 1,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.26x = 2,824.68 × 1,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.26x = 3,909,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,371.24/2,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.50

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