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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.32, 3,072.26 and 951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.32, 3,072.26 and 951.80 is: 1,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.32 : 3,072.26 = 951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.32/3,072.26 = 951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.32x = 3,072.26 × 951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.32x = 2,924,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,177.07/2,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.30

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