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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.67, 2,827.08 and 1,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.67, 2,827.08 and 1,117.17 is: 1,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.67 : 2,827.08 = 1,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.67/2,827.08 = 1,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.67x = 2,827.08 × 1,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.67x = 3,158,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,328.96/2,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.65

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