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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.45, 2,826.88 and 1,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.45, 2,826.88 and 1,164.26 is: 1,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.45 : 2,826.88 = 1,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.45/2,826.88 = 1,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.45x = 2,826.88 × 1,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.45x = 3,291,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,203.35/2,048.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.68

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