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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.66, 2,823.88 and 1,458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.66, 2,823.88 and 1,458.70 is: 2,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.66 : 2,823.88 = 1,458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.66/2,823.88 = 1,458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.66x = 2,823.88 × 1,458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.66x = 4,119,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,193.76/2,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.66

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