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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.17, 2,823.57 and 1,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.17, 2,823.57 and 1,604.19 is: 2,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.17 : 2,823.57 = 1,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.17/2,823.57 = 1,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.17x = 2,823.57 × 1,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.17x = 4,529,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,542.76/2,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.59

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