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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.48, 2,825.60 and 1,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.48, 2,825.60 and 1,163.32 is: 1,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.48 : 2,825.60 = 1,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.48/2,825.60 = 1,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.48x = 2,825.60 × 1,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.48x = 3,287,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,076.99/2,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.43

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