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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.91, 2,825.96 and 1,163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.91, 2,825.96 and 1,163.79 is: 1,605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.91 : 2,825.96 = 1,163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.91/2,825.96 = 1,163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.91x = 2,825.96 × 1,163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.91x = 3,288,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,818.17/2,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.94

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