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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.20, 2,819.12 and 1,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.20, 2,819.12 and 1,146.74 is: 1,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.20 : 2,819.12 = 1,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.20/2,819.12 = 1,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.20x = 2,819.12 × 1,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.20x = 3,232,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,777.84/2,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.22

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