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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.92, 2,824.80 and 1,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.92, 2,824.80 and 1,260.52 is: 1,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.92 : 2,824.80 = 1,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.92/2,824.80 = 1,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.92x = 2,824.80 × 1,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.92x = 3,560,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,716.90/2,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.55

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