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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.00, 2,846.97 and 1,118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.00, 2,846.97 and 1,118.81 is: 1,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.00 : 2,846.97 = 1,118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.00/2,846.97 = 1,118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.00x = 2,846.97 × 1,118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.00x = 3,185,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,204.27/2,063.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.97

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