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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.62, 2,824.33 and 1,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.62, 2,824.33 and 1,115.12 is: 1,538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.62 : 2,824.33 = 1,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.62/2,824.33 = 1,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.62x = 2,824.33 × 1,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.62x = 3,149,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,461.02/2,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.86

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