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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.87, 2,828.62 and 1,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.87, 2,828.62 and 1,548.62 is: 2,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.87 : 2,828.62 = 1,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.87/2,828.62 = 1,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.87x = 2,828.62 × 1,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.87x = 4,380,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,455.90/2,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.08

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