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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.75, 2,825.46 and 1,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.75, 2,825.46 and 1,261.26 is: 1,741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.75 : 2,825.46 = 1,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.75/2,825.46 = 1,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.75x = 2,825.46 × 1,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.75x = 3,563,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,639.68/2,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.12

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