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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.43, 2,826.87 and 1,116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.43, 2,826.87 and 1,116.93 is: 1,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.43 : 2,826.87 = 1,116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.43/2,826.87 = 1,116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.43x = 2,826.87 × 1,116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.43x = 3,157,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,415.91/2,048.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.38

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