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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.26, 2,825.26 and 1,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.26, 2,825.26 and 1,115.76 is: 1,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.26 : 2,825.26 = 1,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.26/2,825.26 = 1,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.26x = 2,825.26 × 1,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.26x = 3,152,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,312.10/2,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.77

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