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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.31, 2,804.54 and 1,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.31, 2,804.54 and 1,247.79 is: 1,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.31 : 2,804.54 = 1,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.31/2,804.54 = 1,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.31x = 2,804.54 × 1,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.31x = 3,499,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,470.73/2,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.07

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