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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.71, 2,827.41 and 1,164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.71, 2,827.41 and 1,164.34 is: 1,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.71 : 2,827.41 = 1,164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.71/2,827.41 = 1,164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.71x = 2,827.41 × 1,164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.71x = 3,292,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,066.56/2,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.90

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