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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.76, 2,823.72 and 1,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.76, 2,823.72 and 1,347.92 is: 1,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.76 : 2,823.72 = 1,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.76/2,823.72 = 1,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.76x = 2,823.72 × 1,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.76x = 3,806,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,148.66/2,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.69

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