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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.27, 2,826.93 and 1,164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.27, 2,826.93 and 1,164.35 is: 1,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.27 : 2,826.93 = 1,164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.27/2,826.93 = 1,164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.27x = 2,826.93 × 1,164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.27x = 3,291,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,547.38/2,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.99

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