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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.53, 2,824.00 and 1,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.53, 2,824.00 and 1,150.13 is: 1,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.53 : 2,824.00 = 1,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.53/2,824.00 = 1,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.53x = 2,824.00 × 1,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.53x = 3,247,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,971.30/2,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.06

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