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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.10, 2,824.99 and 1,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.10, 2,824.99 and 1,207.81 is: 1,666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.10 : 2,824.99 = 1,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.10/2,824.99 = 1,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.10x = 2,824.99 × 1,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.10x = 3,412,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,047.13/2,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.78

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