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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.35, 2,847.39 and 1,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.35, 2,847.39 and 1,119.12 is: 1,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.35 : 2,847.39 = 1,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.35/2,847.39 = 1,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.35x = 2,847.39 × 1,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.35x = 3,186,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,571.10/2,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.37

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