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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.65, 2,825.81 and 1,208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.65, 2,825.81 and 1,208.27 is: 1,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.65 : 2,825.81 = 1,208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.65/2,825.81 = 1,208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.65x = 2,825.81 × 1,208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.65x = 3,414,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,347.00/2,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.45

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