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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.20, 2,823.68 and 1,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.20, 2,823.68 and 1,162.12 is: 1,603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.20 : 2,823.68 = 1,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.20/2,823.68 = 1,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.20x = 2,823.68 × 1,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.20x = 3,281,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,455.00/2,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.68

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