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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.92, 2,826.13 and 1,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.92, 2,826.13 and 1,163.73 is: 1,605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.92 : 2,826.13 = 1,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.92/2,826.13 = 1,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.92x = 2,826.13 × 1,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.92x = 3,288,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,838.13/2,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.94

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