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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.51, 2,821.35 and 1,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.51, 2,821.35 and 1,148.19 is: 1,584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.51 : 2,821.35 = 1,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.51/2,821.35 = 1,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.51x = 2,821.35 × 1,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.51x = 3,239,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,445.86/2,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.46

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