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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.13, 2,827.65 and 1,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.13, 2,827.65 and 1,117.63 is: 1,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.13 : 2,827.65 = 1,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.13/2,827.65 = 1,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.13x = 2,827.65 × 1,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.13x = 3,160,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,266.47/2,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.25

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