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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.45, 2,825.41 and 1,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.45, 2,825.41 and 1,163.14 is: 1,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.45 : 2,825.41 = 1,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.45/2,825.41 = 1,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.45x = 2,825.41 × 1,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.45x = 3,286,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,347.39/2,047.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.09

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