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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.84, 3,086.40 and 1,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.84, 3,086.40 and 1,646.80 is: 2,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.84 : 3,086.40 = 1,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.84/3,086.40 = 1,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.84x = 3,086.40 × 1,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.84x = 5,082,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,683.52/2,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.51

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