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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.47, 3,046.91 and 1,205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.47, 3,046.91 and 1,205.89 is: 1,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.47 : 3,046.91 = 1,205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.47/3,046.91 = 1,205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.47x = 3,046.91 × 1,205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.47x = 3,674,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,238.30/2,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.23

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