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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.92, 2,822.06 and 1,448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.92, 2,822.06 and 1,448.49 is: 1,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.92 : 2,822.06 = 1,448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.92/2,822.06 = 1,448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.92x = 2,822.06 × 1,448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.92x = 4,087,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,725.69/2,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.97

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