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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.66, 2,825.56 and 1,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.66, 2,825.56 and 1,163.29 is: 1,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.66 : 2,825.56 = 1,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.66/2,825.56 = 1,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.66x = 2,825.56 × 1,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.66x = 3,286,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,928.66/2,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.22

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