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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.47, 2,824.88 and 1,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.47, 2,824.88 and 1,260.56 is: 1,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.47 : 2,824.88 = 1,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.47/2,824.88 = 1,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.47x = 2,824.88 × 1,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.47x = 3,560,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,931.49/2,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.04

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