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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.65, 2,828.48 and 1,118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.65, 2,828.48 and 1,118.15 is: 1,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.65 : 2,828.48 = 1,118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.65/2,828.48 = 1,118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.65x = 2,828.48 × 1,118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.65x = 3,162,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,659.32/2,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.02

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