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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.84, 2,828.80 and 1,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.84, 2,828.80 and 1,118.40 is: 1,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.84 : 2,828.80 = 1,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.84/2,828.80 = 1,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.84x = 2,828.80 × 1,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.84x = 3,163,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,729.92/2,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.40

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