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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.75, 2,821.29 and 1,337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.75, 2,821.29 and 1,337.34 is: 1,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.75 : 2,821.29 = 1,337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.75/2,821.29 = 1,337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.75x = 2,821.29 × 1,337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.75x = 3,773,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,023.97/2,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.42

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