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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.10, 2,806.14 and 1,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.10, 2,806.14 and 1,247.86 is: 1,721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.10 : 2,806.14 = 1,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.10/2,806.14 = 1,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.10x = 2,806.14 × 1,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.10x = 3,501,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,669.86/2,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.48

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