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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.34, 2,822.63 and 1,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.34, 2,822.63 and 1,149.23 is: 1,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.34 : 2,822.63 = 1,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.34/2,822.63 = 1,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.34x = 2,822.63 × 1,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.34x = 3,243,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,851.07/2,045.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.97

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