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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.56, 2,825.46 and 1,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.56, 2,825.46 and 1,163.22 is: 1,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.56 : 2,825.46 = 1,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.56/2,825.46 = 1,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.56x = 2,825.46 × 1,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.56x = 3,286,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,631.58/2,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.15

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