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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.39, 2,823.99 and 1,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.39, 2,823.99 and 1,114.89 is: 1,538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.39 : 2,823.99 = 1,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.39/2,823.99 = 1,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.39x = 2,823.99 × 1,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.39x = 3,148,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,438.21/2,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.53

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