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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.20, 3,070.80 and 1,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.20, 3,070.80 and 1,317.60 is: 1,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.20 : 3,070.80 = 1,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.20/3,070.80 = 1,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.20x = 3,070.80 × 1,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.20x = 4,046,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,086.08/2,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.40

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