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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.89, 2,822.19 and 1,485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.89, 2,822.19 and 1,485.18 is: 2,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.89 : 2,822.19 = 1,485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.89/2,822.19 = 1,485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.89x = 2,822.19 × 1,485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.89x = 4,191,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,460.14/2,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.72

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