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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.35, 3,071.03 and 1,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.35, 3,071.03 and 1,222.66 is: 1,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.35 : 3,071.03 = 1,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.35/3,071.03 = 1,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.35x = 3,071.03 × 1,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.35x = 3,754,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,825.54/2,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.99

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