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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.94, 3,069.74 and 1,246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.94, 3,069.74 and 1,246.06 is: 1,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.94 : 3,069.74 = 1,246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.94/3,069.74 = 1,246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.94x = 3,069.74 × 1,246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.94x = 3,825,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,075.67/2,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.86

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