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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.04, 2,827.68 and 1,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.04, 2,827.68 and 1,117.60 is: 1,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.04 : 2,827.68 = 1,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.04/2,827.68 = 1,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.04x = 2,827.68 × 1,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.04x = 3,160,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,215.17/2,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.29

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