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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.12, 2,824.96 and 1,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.12, 2,824.96 and 1,163.12 is: 1,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.12 : 2,824.96 = 1,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.12/2,824.96 = 1,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.12x = 2,824.96 × 1,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.12x = 3,285,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,767.48/2,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.07

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