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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.79, 3,069.26 and 1,123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.79, 3,069.26 and 1,123.79 is: 1,684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.79 : 3,069.26 = 1,123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.79/3,069.26 = 1,123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.79x = 3,069.26 × 1,123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.79x = 3,449,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,186.94/2,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.34

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