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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.76, 2,823.18 and 1,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.76, 2,823.18 and 1,114.26 is: 1,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.76 : 2,823.18 = 1,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.76/2,823.18 = 1,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.76x = 2,823.18 × 1,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.76x = 3,145,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,756.55/2,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.70

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