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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.74, 2,825.96 and 1,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.74, 2,825.96 and 1,163.70 is: 1,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.74 : 2,825.96 = 1,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.74/2,825.96 = 1,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.74x = 2,825.96 × 1,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.74x = 3,288,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,569.65/2,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.95

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