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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.47, 2,825.90 and 1,452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.47, 2,825.90 and 1,452.93 is: 2,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.47 : 2,825.90 = 1,452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.47/2,825.90 = 1,452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.47x = 2,825.90 × 1,452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.47x = 4,105,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,827.62/2,047.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.32

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