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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.99, 2,822.14 and 1,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.99, 2,822.14 and 1,148.80 is: 1,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.99 : 2,822.14 = 1,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.99/2,822.14 = 1,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.99x = 2,822.14 × 1,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.99x = 3,242,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,074.43/2,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.37

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