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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.32, 2,825.34 and 1,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.32, 2,825.34 and 1,115.82 is: 1,539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.32 : 2,825.34 = 1,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.32/2,825.34 = 1,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.32x = 2,825.34 × 1,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.32x = 3,152,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,570.88/2,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.85

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