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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.93, 2,825.12 and 1,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.93, 2,825.12 and 1,207.58 is: 1,666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.93 : 2,825.12 = 1,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.93/2,825.12 = 1,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.93x = 2,825.12 × 1,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.93x = 3,411,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,558.41/2,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.67

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