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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.97, 2,804.05 and 1,147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.97, 2,804.05 and 1,147.85 is: 1,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.97 : 2,804.05 = 1,147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.97/2,804.05 = 1,147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.97x = 2,804.05 × 1,147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.97x = 3,218,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,628.79/2,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.99

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