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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.68, 2,826.18 and 1,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.68, 2,826.18 and 1,163.52 is: 1,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.68 : 2,826.18 = 1,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.68/2,826.18 = 1,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.68x = 2,826.18 × 1,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.68x = 3,288,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,316.95/2,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.87

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