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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.31, 2,826.42 and 1,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.31, 2,826.42 and 1,163.87 is: 1,605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.31 : 2,826.42 = 1,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.31/2,826.42 = 1,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.31x = 2,826.42 × 1,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.31x = 3,289,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,571.31/2,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.99

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