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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.77, 2,824.54 and 1,115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.77, 2,824.54 and 1,115.27 is: 1,539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.77 : 2,824.54 = 1,115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.77/2,824.54 = 1,115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.77x = 2,824.54 × 1,115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.77x = 3,150,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,124.73/2,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.07

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