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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.30, 2,823.75 and 1,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.30, 2,823.75 and 1,150.06 is: 1,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.30 : 2,823.75 = 1,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.30/2,823.75 = 1,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.30x = 2,823.75 × 1,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.30x = 3,247,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,491.86/2,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.01

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