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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.62, 2,823.92 and 1,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.62, 2,823.92 and 1,184.10 is: 1,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.62 : 2,823.92 = 1,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.62/2,823.92 = 1,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.62x = 2,823.92 × 1,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.62x = 3,343,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,803.67/2,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.82

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