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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.44, 2,824.09 and 1,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.44, 2,824.09 and 1,114.94 is: 1,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.44 : 2,824.09 = 1,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.44/2,824.09 = 1,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.44x = 2,824.09 × 1,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.44x = 3,148,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,678.27/2,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.61

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