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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.09, 2,826.27 and 1,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.09, 2,826.27 and 1,163.97 is: 1,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.09 : 2,826.27 = 1,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.09/2,826.27 = 1,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.09x = 2,826.27 × 1,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.09x = 3,289,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,693.49/2,048.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.23

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