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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.94, 2,846.83 and 1,118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.94, 2,846.83 and 1,118.71 is: 1,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.94 : 2,846.83 = 1,118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.94/2,846.83 = 1,118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.94x = 2,846.83 × 1,118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.94x = 3,184,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,777.19/2,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.81

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