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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.03, 2,823.47 and 1,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.03, 2,823.47 and 1,114.53 is: 1,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.03 : 2,823.47 = 1,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.03/2,823.47 = 1,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.03x = 2,823.47 × 1,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.03x = 3,146,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,836.45/2,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.02

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