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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 2,821.06 and 1,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 2,821.06 and 1,112.76 is: 1,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 2,821.06 = 1,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/2,821.06 = 1,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 2,821.06 × 1,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 3,139,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,162.73/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.60

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