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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.22, 2,802.97 and 1,147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.22, 2,802.97 and 1,147.18 is: 1,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.22 : 2,802.97 = 1,147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.22/2,802.97 = 1,147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.22x = 2,802.97 × 1,147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.22x = 3,215,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,511.12/2,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.04

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