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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.07, 2,822.21 and 1,113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.07, 2,822.21 and 1,113.57 is: 1,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.07 : 2,822.21 = 1,113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.07/2,822.21 = 1,113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.07x = 2,822.21 × 1,113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.07x = 3,142,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,722.82/2,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.73

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