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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.08, 2,824.95 and 1,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.08, 2,824.95 and 1,162.90 is: 1,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.08 : 2,824.95 = 1,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.08/2,824.95 = 1,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.08x = 2,824.95 × 1,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.08x = 3,285,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,134.36/2,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.79

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