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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.78, 3,068.89 and 1,123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.78, 3,068.89 and 1,123.77 is: 1,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.78 : 3,068.89 = 1,123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.78/3,068.89 = 1,123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.78x = 3,068.89 × 1,123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.78x = 3,448,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,735.21/2,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.13

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