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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.64, 2,826.84 and 1,152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.64, 2,826.84 and 1,152.43 is: 1,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.64 : 2,826.84 = 1,152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.64/2,826.84 = 1,152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.64x = 2,826.84 × 1,152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.64x = 3,257,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,735.22/2,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.19

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