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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.97, 2,822.02 and 1,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.97, 2,822.02 and 1,148.71 is: 1,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.97 : 2,822.02 = 1,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.97/2,822.02 = 1,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.97x = 2,822.02 × 1,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.97x = 3,241,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,672.67/2,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.20

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