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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.24, 2,825.27 and 1,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.24, 2,825.27 and 1,163.20 is: 1,605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.24 : 2,825.27 = 1,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.24/2,825.27 = 1,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.24x = 2,825.27 × 1,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.24x = 3,286,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,354.06/2,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.26

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