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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.79, 2,827.06 and 1,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.79, 2,827.06 and 1,164.40 is: 1,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.79 : 2,827.06 = 1,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.79/2,827.06 = 1,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.79x = 2,827.06 × 1,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.79x = 3,291,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,828.66/2,048.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.72

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