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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.35, 2,825.34 and 1,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.35, 2,825.34 and 1,208.06 is: 1,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.35 : 2,825.34 = 1,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.35/2,825.34 = 1,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.35x = 2,825.34 × 1,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.35x = 3,413,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,174.20/2,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.12

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