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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.23, 2,847.26 and 1,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.23, 2,847.26 and 1,119.03 is: 1,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.23 : 2,847.26 = 1,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.23/2,847.26 = 1,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.23x = 2,847.26 × 1,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.23x = 3,186,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,161.48/2,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.26

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