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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.19, 2,823.74 and 1,114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.19, 2,823.74 and 1,114.69 is: 1,538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.19 : 2,823.74 = 1,114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.19/2,823.74 = 1,114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.19x = 2,823.74 × 1,114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.19x = 3,147,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,597.53/2,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.27

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