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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.16, 2,826.52 and 1,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.16, 2,826.52 and 1,164 is: 1,606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.16 : 2,826.52 = 1,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.16/2,826.52 = 1,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.16x = 2,826.52 × 1,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.16x = 3,290,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,069.28/2,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.35

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