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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.97, 2,819.19 and 1,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.97, 2,819.19 and 1,146.59 is: 1,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.97 : 2,819.19 = 1,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.97/2,819.19 = 1,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.97x = 2,819.19 × 1,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.97x = 3,232,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,449.39/2,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.23

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