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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.55, 2,846.27 and 1,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.55, 2,846.27 and 1,118.30 is: 1,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.55 : 2,846.27 = 1,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.55/2,846.27 = 1,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.55x = 2,846.27 × 1,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.55x = 3,182,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,974.59/2,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.22

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