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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.11, 2,818.29 and 1,715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.11, 2,818.29 and 1,715.01 is: 2,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.11 : 2,818.29 = 1,715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.11/2,818.29 = 1,715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.11x = 2,818.29 × 1,715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.11x = 4,833,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,395.53/2,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.08

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