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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.88, 2,803.80 and 1,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.88, 2,803.80 and 1,147.66 is: 1,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.88 : 2,803.80 = 1,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.88/2,803.80 = 1,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.88x = 2,803.80 × 1,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.88x = 3,217,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,809.11/2,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.66

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