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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.62, 2,827.18 and 1,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.62, 2,827.18 and 1,164.40 is: 1,606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.62 : 2,827.18 = 1,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.62/2,827.18 = 1,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.62x = 2,827.18 × 1,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.62x = 3,291,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,968.39/2,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.92

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