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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.98, 2,824.84 and 1,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.98, 2,824.84 and 1,115.48 is: 1,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.98 : 2,824.84 = 1,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.98/2,824.84 = 1,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.98x = 2,824.84 × 1,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.98x = 3,151,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,052.52/2,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.37

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