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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.95, 2,822.01 and 1,113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.95, 2,822.01 and 1,113.45 is: 1,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.95 : 2,822.01 = 1,113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.95/2,822.01 = 1,113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.95x = 2,822.01 × 1,113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.95x = 3,142,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,167.03/2,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.55

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