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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.73, 3,070.20 and 951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.73, 3,070.20 and 951.50 is: 1,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.73 : 3,070.20 = 951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.73/3,070.20 = 951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.73x = 3,070.20 × 951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.73x = 2,921,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,295.30/2,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.60

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