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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.87, 2,825.28 and 1,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.87, 2,825.28 and 1,163.16 is: 1,605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.87 : 2,825.28 = 1,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.87/2,825.28 = 1,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.87x = 2,825.28 × 1,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.87x = 3,286,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,252.68/2,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.50

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