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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.67, 2,821.56 and 1,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.67, 2,821.56 and 1,113.17 is: 1,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.67 : 2,821.56 = 1,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.67/2,821.56 = 1,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.67x = 2,821.56 × 1,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.67x = 3,140,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,875.95/2,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.13

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