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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.17, 2,824.99 and 1,162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.17, 2,824.99 and 1,162.95 is: 1,604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.17 : 2,824.99 = 1,162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.17/2,824.99 = 1,162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.17x = 2,824.99 × 1,162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.17x = 3,285,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,322.12/2,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.81

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