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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.44, 2,826.84 and 1,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.44, 2,826.84 and 1,116.94 is: 1,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.44 : 2,826.84 = 1,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.44/2,826.84 = 1,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.44x = 2,826.84 × 1,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.44x = 3,157,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,410.67/2,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.37

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