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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.81, 2,750.71 and 1,247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.81, 2,750.71 and 1,247.49 is: 1,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.81 : 2,750.71 = 1,247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.81/2,750.71 = 1,247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.81x = 2,750.71 × 1,247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.81x = 3,431,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,483.22/1,993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.07

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