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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.71, 2,825.84 and 1,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.71, 2,825.84 and 1,163.51 is: 1,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.71 : 2,825.84 = 1,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.71/2,825.84 = 1,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.71x = 2,825.84 × 1,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.71x = 3,287,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,892.24/2,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.64

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