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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.47, 3,063.20 and 1,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.47, 3,063.20 and 1,347.72 is: 2,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.47 : 3,063.20 = 1,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.47/3,063.20 = 1,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.47x = 3,063.20 × 1,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.47x = 4,128,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,335.90/2,040.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.23

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