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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.48, 2,826.92 and 1,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.48, 2,826.92 and 1,117.04 is: 1,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.48 : 2,826.92 = 1,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.48/2,826.92 = 1,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.48x = 2,826.92 × 1,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.48x = 3,157,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,782.72/2,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.52

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