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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.60, 2,823.66 and 1,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.60, 2,823.66 and 1,162.08 is: 1,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.60 : 2,823.66 = 1,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.60/2,823.66 = 1,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.60x = 2,823.66 × 1,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.60x = 3,281,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,318.81/2,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.30

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