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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.52, 2,826.65 and 1,378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.52, 2,826.65 and 1,378.84 is: 1,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.52 : 2,826.65 = 1,378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.52/2,826.65 = 1,378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.52x = 2,826.65 × 1,378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.52x = 3,897,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,498.09/2,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.52

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