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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.38, 2,824.01 and 1,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.38, 2,824.01 and 1,114.88 is: 1,538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.38 : 2,824.01 = 1,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.38/2,824.01 = 1,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.38x = 2,824.01 × 1,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.38x = 3,148,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,412.57/2,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.53

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