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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.74, 2,825.70 and 1,384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.74, 2,825.70 and 1,384.56 is: 1,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.74 : 2,825.70 = 1,384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.74/2,825.70 = 1,384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.74x = 2,825.70 × 1,384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.74x = 3,912,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,356.60/2,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.51

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