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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.66, 2,823.30 and 1,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.66, 2,823.30 and 1,417.80 is: 1,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.66 : 2,823.30 = 1,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.66/2,823.30 = 1,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.66x = 2,823.30 × 1,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.66x = 4,002,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,874.74/2,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.81

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