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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.20, 2,825.48 and 1,208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.20, 2,825.48 and 1,208.11 is: 1,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.20 : 2,825.48 = 1,208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.20/2,825.48 = 1,208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.20x = 2,825.48 × 1,208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.20x = 3,413,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,490.64/2,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.39

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