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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.77, 3,070.08 and 951.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.77, 3,070.08 and 951.33 is: 1,426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.77 : 3,070.08 = 951.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.77/3,070.08 = 951.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.77x = 3,070.08 × 951.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.77x = 2,920,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,659.21/2,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.26

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