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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.07, 2,847.02 and 1,118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.07, 2,847.02 and 1,118.87 is: 1,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.07 : 2,847.02 = 1,118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.07/2,847.02 = 1,118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.07x = 2,847.02 × 1,118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.07x = 3,185,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,425.44/2,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.02

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