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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.21, 3,076.98 and 1,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.21, 3,076.98 and 1,356.22 is: 2,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.21 : 3,076.98 = 1,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.21/3,076.98 = 1,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.21x = 3,076.98 × 1,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.21x = 4,173,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,061.82/2,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.41

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