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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.61, 2,826.29 and 1,208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.61, 2,826.29 and 1,208.45 is: 1,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.61 : 2,826.29 = 1,208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.61/2,826.29 = 1,208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.61x = 2,826.29 × 1,208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.61x = 3,415,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,440.24/2,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.01

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