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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.54, 2,825.53 and 1,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.54, 2,825.53 and 1,116.02 is: 1,540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.54 : 2,825.53 = 1,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.54/2,825.53 = 1,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.54x = 2,825.53 × 1,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.54x = 3,153,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,347.99/2,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.07

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