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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.43, 2,824.44 and 1,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.43, 2,824.44 and 1,207.08 is: 1,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.43 : 2,824.44 = 1,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.43/2,824.44 = 1,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.43x = 2,824.44 × 1,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.43x = 3,409,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,319.00/2,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.99

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