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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.56, 2,823.38 and 1,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.56, 2,823.38 and 1,383.26 is: 1,907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.56 : 2,823.38 = 1,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.56/2,823.38 = 1,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.56x = 2,823.38 × 1,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.56x = 3,905,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,454.50/2,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.37

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