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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.48, 2,826.12 and 1,750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.48, 2,826.12 and 1,750.02 is: 2,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.48 : 2,826.12 = 1,750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.48/2,826.12 = 1,750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.48x = 2,826.12 × 1,750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.48x = 4,945,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,766.52/2,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.72

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