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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.84, 2,826.04 and 1,116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.84, 2,826.04 and 1,116.34 is: 1,540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.84 : 2,826.04 = 1,116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.84/2,826.04 = 1,116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.84x = 2,826.04 × 1,116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.84x = 3,154,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,821.49/2,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.56

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