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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.59, 2,847.67 and 1,132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.59, 2,847.67 and 1,132.09 is: 1,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.59 : 2,847.67 = 1,132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.59/2,847.67 = 1,132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.59x = 2,847.67 × 1,132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.59x = 3,223,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,818.73/2,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.24

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