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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.09, 2,824.41 and 1,162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.09, 2,824.41 and 1,162.75 is: 1,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.09 : 2,824.41 = 1,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.09/2,824.41 = 1,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.09x = 2,824.41 × 1,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.09x = 3,284,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,082.73/2,047.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.27

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