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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.76, 2,824.56 and 1,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.76, 2,824.56 and 1,115.26 is: 1,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.76 : 2,824.56 = 1,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.76/2,824.56 = 1,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.76x = 2,824.56 × 1,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.76x = 3,150,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,118.79/2,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.08

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