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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.54, 2,824.44 and 1,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.54, 2,824.44 and 1,261.03 is: 1,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.54 : 2,824.44 = 1,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.54/2,824.44 = 1,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.54x = 2,824.44 × 1,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.54x = 3,561,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,703.57/2,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.50

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