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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.66, 3,070.35 and 1,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.66, 3,070.35 and 1,399.18 is: 2,097.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.66 : 3,070.35 = 1,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.66/3,070.35 = 1,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.66x = 3,070.35 × 1,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.66x = 4,295,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,972.31/2,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.99

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