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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.64, 2,847.33 and 1,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.64, 2,847.33 and 1,167.40 is: 1,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.64 : 2,847.33 = 1,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.64/2,847.33 = 1,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.64x = 2,847.33 × 1,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.64x = 3,323,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,952.97/2,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.73

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