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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.46, 2,847.59 and 1,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.46, 2,847.59 and 1,119.26 is: 1,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.46 : 2,847.59 = 1,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.46/2,847.59 = 1,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.46x = 2,847.59 × 1,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.46x = 3,187,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,173.75/2,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.58

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