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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.47, 2,826.75 and 1,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.47, 2,826.75 and 1,152.35 is: 1,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.47 : 2,826.75 = 1,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.47/2,826.75 = 1,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.47x = 2,826.75 × 1,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.47x = 3,257,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,405.36/2,048.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.17

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