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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.78, 2,827.23 and 1,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.78, 2,827.23 and 1,164.66 is: 1,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.78 : 2,827.23 = 1,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.78/2,827.23 = 1,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.78x = 2,827.23 × 1,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.78x = 3,292,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,761.69/2,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.18

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