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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.94, 2,824.62 and 1,150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.94, 2,824.62 and 1,150.63 is: 1,587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.94 : 2,824.62 = 1,150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.94/2,824.62 = 1,150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.94x = 2,824.62 × 1,150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.94x = 3,250,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,092.51/2,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.78

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