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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.39, 3,061.68 and 1,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.39, 3,061.68 and 1,527.73 is: 2,284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.39 : 3,061.68 = 1,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.39/3,061.68 = 1,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.39x = 3,061.68 × 1,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.39x = 4,677,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,420.39/2,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.58

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