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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.28, 2,823.90 and 1,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.28, 2,823.90 and 1,114.78 is: 1,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.28 : 2,823.90 = 1,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.28/2,823.90 = 1,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.28x = 2,823.90 × 1,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.28x = 3,148,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,027.24/2,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.41

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