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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.11, 2,823.63 and 1,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.11, 2,823.63 and 1,114.61 is: 1,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.11 : 2,823.63 = 1,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.11/2,823.63 = 1,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.11x = 2,823.63 × 1,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.11x = 3,147,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,249.02/2,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.16

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