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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.46, 2,824.44 and 1,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.46, 2,824.44 and 1,162.54 is: 1,604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.46 : 2,824.44 = 1,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.46/2,824.44 = 1,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.46x = 2,824.44 × 1,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.46x = 3,283,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,518.66/2,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.49

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