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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.84, 2,824.80 and 1,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.84, 2,824.80 and 1,260.48 is: 1,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.84 : 2,824.80 = 1,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.84/2,824.80 = 1,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.84x = 2,824.80 × 1,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.84x = 3,560,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,603.90/2,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.56

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