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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.10, 3,070.63 and 1,225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.10, 3,070.63 and 1,225.61 is: 1,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.10 : 3,070.63 = 1,225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.10/3,070.63 = 1,225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.10x = 3,070.63 × 1,225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.10x = 3,763,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,376.42/2,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.39

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