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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.42, 2,847.58 and 1,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.42, 2,847.58 and 1,131.92 is: 1,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.42 : 2,847.58 = 1,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.42/2,847.58 = 1,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.42x = 2,847.58 × 1,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.42x = 3,223,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,232.75/2,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.08

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