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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.64, 2,847.80 and 1,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.64, 2,847.80 and 1,132.12 is: 1,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.64 : 2,847.80 = 1,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.64/2,847.80 = 1,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.64x = 2,847.80 × 1,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.64x = 3,224,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,051.34/2,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.31

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