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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.06, 2,826.33 and 1,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.06, 2,826.33 and 1,116.56 is: 1,540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.06 : 2,826.33 = 1,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.06/2,826.33 = 1,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.06x = 2,826.33 × 1,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.06x = 3,155,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,769.90/2,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.86

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