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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.60, 2,820.42 and 1,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.60, 2,820.42 and 1,691.28 is: 2,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.60 : 2,820.42 = 1,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.60/2,820.42 = 1,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.60x = 2,820.42 × 1,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.60x = 4,770,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,119.94/2,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.75

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