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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.71, 2,826.03 and 1,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.71, 2,826.03 and 1,163.34 is: 1,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.71 : 2,826.03 = 1,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.71/2,826.03 = 1,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.71x = 2,826.03 × 1,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.71x = 3,287,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,633.74/2,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.52

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