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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.84, 2,824.61 and 1,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.84, 2,824.61 and 1,150.57 is: 1,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.84 : 2,824.61 = 1,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.84/2,824.61 = 1,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.84x = 2,824.61 × 1,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.84x = 3,249,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,909.31/2,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.77

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