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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.33, 2,825.55 and 1,338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.33, 2,825.55 and 1,338.66 is: 1,848.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.33 : 2,825.55 = 1,338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.33/2,825.55 = 1,338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.33x = 2,825.55 × 1,338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.33x = 3,782,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,450.76/2,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.41

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