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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.48, 2,824.16 and 1,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.48, 2,824.16 and 1,115.04 is: 1,538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.48 : 2,824.16 = 1,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.48/2,824.16 = 1,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.48x = 2,824.16 × 1,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.48x = 3,149,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,051.37/2,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.76

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