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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.48, 2,825.35 and 1,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.48, 2,825.35 and 1,163.09 is: 1,604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.48 : 2,825.35 = 1,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.48/2,825.35 = 1,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.48x = 2,825.35 × 1,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.48x = 3,286,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,140.49/2,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.97

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