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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.71, 3,067.71 and 1,212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.71, 3,067.71 and 1,212.30 is: 1,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.71 : 3,067.71 = 1,212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.71/3,067.71 = 1,212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.71x = 3,067.71 × 1,212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.71x = 3,718,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,984.83/2,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.17

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