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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.66, 2,825.40 and 1,163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.66, 2,825.40 and 1,163.41 is: 1,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.66 : 2,825.40 = 1,163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.66/2,825.40 = 1,163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.66x = 2,825.40 × 1,163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.66x = 3,287,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,098.61/2,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.30

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