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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.97, 2,823.44 and 1,114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.97, 2,823.44 and 1,114.47 is: 1,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.97 : 2,823.44 = 1,114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.97/2,823.44 = 1,114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.97x = 2,823.44 × 1,114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.97x = 3,146,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,632.86/2,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.97

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