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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.48, 2,821.44 and 1,448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.48, 2,821.44 and 1,448.04 is: 1,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.48 : 2,821.44 = 1,448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.48/2,821.44 = 1,448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.48x = 2,821.44 × 1,448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.48x = 4,085,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,557.98/2,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.34

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