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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.22, 2,825.21 and 1,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.22, 2,825.21 and 1,162.94 is: 1,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.22 : 2,825.21 = 1,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.22/2,825.21 = 1,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.22x = 2,825.21 × 1,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.22x = 3,285,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,549.72/2,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.88

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