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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.60, 2,804.12 and 1,147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.60, 2,804.12 and 1,147.93 is: 1,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.60 : 2,804.12 = 1,147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.60/2,804.12 = 1,147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.60x = 2,804.12 × 1,147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.60x = 3,218,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,933.47/2,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.43

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