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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.35, 2,826.30 and 1,385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.35, 2,826.30 and 1,385.27 is: 1,912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.35 : 2,826.30 = 1,385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.35/2,826.30 = 1,385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.35x = 2,826.30 × 1,385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.35x = 3,915,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,200.86/2,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.33

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