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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.12, 2,820.66 and 1,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.12, 2,820.66 and 1,147.80 is: 1,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.12 : 2,820.66 = 1,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.12/2,820.66 = 1,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.12x = 2,820.66 × 1,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.12x = 3,237,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,553.55/2,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.84

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