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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.22, 2,826.21 and 1,208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.22, 2,826.21 and 1,208.18 is: 1,667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.22 : 2,826.21 = 1,208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.22/2,826.21 = 1,208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.22x = 2,826.21 × 1,208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.22x = 3,414,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,575.20/2,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.90

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