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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.11, 2,826.51 and 1,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.11, 2,826.51 and 1,164.08 is: 1,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.11 : 2,826.51 = 1,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.11/2,826.51 = 1,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.11x = 2,826.51 × 1,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.11x = 3,290,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,283.76/2,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.50

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