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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.82, 2,825.99 and 1,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.82, 2,825.99 and 1,116.32 is: 1,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.82 : 2,825.99 = 1,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.82/2,825.99 = 1,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.82x = 2,825.99 × 1,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.82x = 3,154,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,703.58/2,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.52

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