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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.24, 2,823.62 and 1,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.24, 2,823.62 and 1,161.88 is: 1,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.24 : 2,823.62 = 1,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.24/2,823.62 = 1,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.24x = 2,823.62 × 1,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.24x = 3,280,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,707.61/2,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.29

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