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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045, 2,822.12 and 1,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045, 2,822.12 and 1,113.52 is: 1,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045 : 2,822.12 = 1,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045/2,822.12 = 1,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045x = 2,822.12 × 1,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045x = 3,142,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,487.06/2,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.67

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