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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.96, 2,804.26 and 1,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.96, 2,804.26 and 1,147.86 is: 1,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.96 : 2,804.26 = 1,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.96/2,804.26 = 1,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.96x = 2,804.26 × 1,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.96x = 3,218,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,897.88/2,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.13

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