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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.84, 2,806.80 and 1,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.84, 2,806.80 and 1,247.78 is: 1,722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.84 : 2,806.80 = 1,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.84/2,806.80 = 1,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.84x = 2,806.80 × 1,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.84x = 3,502,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,268.90/2,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.00

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