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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.64, 2,827.25 and 1,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.64, 2,827.25 and 1,604.76 is: 2,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.64 : 2,827.25 = 1,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.64/2,827.25 = 1,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.64x = 2,827.25 × 1,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.64x = 4,537,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,049.69/2,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.75

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