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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.96, 2,824.79 and 1,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.96, 2,824.79 and 1,115.46 is: 1,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.96 : 2,824.79 = 1,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.96/2,824.79 = 1,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.96x = 2,824.79 × 1,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.96x = 3,150,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,934.68/2,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.32

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