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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.18, 2,823.76 and 1,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.18, 2,823.76 and 1,114.68 is: 1,538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.18 : 2,823.76 = 1,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.18/2,823.76 = 1,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.18x = 2,823.76 × 1,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.18x = 3,147,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,588.80/2,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.28

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