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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.76, 2,825.85 and 1,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.76, 2,825.85 and 1,208.52 is: 1,667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.76 : 2,825.85 = 1,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.76/2,825.85 = 1,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.76x = 2,825.85 × 1,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.76x = 3,415,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,096.24/2,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.72

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