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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.64, 2,821.58 and 1,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.64, 2,821.58 and 1,113.14 is: 1,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.64 : 2,821.58 = 1,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.64/2,821.58 = 1,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.64x = 2,821.58 × 1,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.64x = 3,140,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,813.56/2,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.12

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