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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.84, 2,848.02 and 1,132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.84, 2,848.02 and 1,132.36 is: 1,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.84 : 2,848.02 = 1,132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.84/2,848.02 = 1,132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.84x = 2,848.02 × 1,132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.84x = 3,224,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,983.93/2,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.61

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