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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.56, 3,068.58 and 1,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.56, 3,068.58 and 1,497.16 is: 2,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.56 : 3,068.58 = 1,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.56/3,068.58 = 1,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.56x = 3,068.58 × 1,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.56x = 4,594,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,155.23/2,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.72

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