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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.60, 3,068.96 and 1,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.60, 3,068.96 and 1,225.28 is: 1,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.60 : 3,068.96 = 1,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.60/3,068.96 = 1,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.60x = 3,068.96 × 1,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.60x = 3,760,335.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,335.31/2,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.36

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