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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.76, 2,848.02 and 1,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.76, 2,848.02 and 1,132.24 is: 1,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.76 : 2,848.02 = 1,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.76/2,848.02 = 1,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.76x = 2,848.02 × 1,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.76x = 3,224,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,642.16/2,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.51

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