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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.04, 2,846.96 and 1,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.04, 2,846.96 and 1,131.52 is: 1,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.04 : 2,846.96 = 1,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.04/2,846.96 = 1,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.04x = 2,846.96 × 1,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.04x = 3,221,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,392.18/2,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.48

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