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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.64, 2,824.06 and 1,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.64, 2,824.06 and 1,207.16 is: 1,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.64 : 2,824.06 = 1,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.64/2,824.06 = 1,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.64x = 2,824.06 × 1,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.64x = 3,409,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,092.27/2,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.70

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