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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.48, 2,847.11 and 1,255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.48, 2,847.11 and 1,255.94 is: 1,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.48 : 2,847.11 = 1,255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.48/2,847.11 = 1,255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.48x = 2,847.11 × 1,255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.48x = 3,575,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,778.82/2,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.89

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