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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.39, 2,825.37 and 1,115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.39, 2,825.37 and 1,115.89 is: 1,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.39 : 2,825.37 = 1,115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.39/2,825.37 = 1,115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.39x = 2,825.37 × 1,115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.39x = 3,152,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,802.13/2,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.91

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