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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.89, 2,821.92 and 1,113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.89, 2,821.92 and 1,113.39 is: 1,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.89 : 2,821.92 = 1,113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.89/2,821.92 = 1,113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.89x = 2,821.92 × 1,113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.89x = 3,141,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,897.51/2,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.46

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