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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.57, 2,825.54 and 1,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.57, 2,825.54 and 1,163.25 is: 1,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.57 : 2,825.54 = 1,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.57/2,825.54 = 1,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.57x = 2,825.54 × 1,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.57x = 3,286,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,809.41/2,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.22

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