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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.88, 2,821.94 and 1,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.88, 2,821.94 and 1,113.38 is: 1,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.88 : 2,821.94 = 1,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.88/2,821.94 = 1,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.88x = 2,821.94 × 1,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.88x = 3,141,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,871.88/2,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.46

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