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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.14, 3,068.42 and 1,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.14, 3,068.42 and 1,305.59 is: 1,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.14 : 3,068.42 = 1,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.14/3,068.42 = 1,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.14x = 3,068.42 × 1,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.14x = 4,006,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,076.60/2,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.91

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