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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.35, 2,823.76 and 1,384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.35, 2,823.76 and 1,384.08 is: 1,908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.35 : 2,823.76 = 1,384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.35/2,823.76 = 1,384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.35x = 2,823.76 × 1,384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.35x = 3,908,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,309.74/2,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.96

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