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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.68, 2,824.30 and 1,207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.68, 2,824.30 and 1,207.42 is: 1,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.68 : 2,824.30 = 1,207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.68/2,824.30 = 1,207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.68x = 2,824.30 × 1,207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.68x = 3,410,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,110.27/2,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.17

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