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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.08, 3,069.45 and 1,872.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.08, 3,069.45 and 1,872.93 is: 2,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.08 : 3,069.45 = 1,872.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.08/3,069.45 = 1,872.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.08x = 3,069.45 × 1,872.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.08x = 5,748,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,864.99/2,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.32

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