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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.50, 2,824.16 and 1,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.50, 2,824.16 and 1,162.48 is: 1,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.50 : 2,824.16 = 1,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.50/2,824.16 = 1,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.50x = 2,824.16 × 1,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.50x = 3,283,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,029.52/2,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.22

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