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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.41, 3,047.20 and 1,751.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.41, 3,047.20 and 1,751.61 is: 2,631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.41 : 3,047.20 = 1,751.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.41/3,047.20 = 1,751.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.41x = 3,047.20 × 1,751.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.41x = 5,337,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,501.61/2,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.38

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