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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.87, 2,827.73 and 1,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.87, 2,827.73 and 1,669.83 is: 2,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.87 : 2,827.73 = 1,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.87/2,827.73 = 1,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.87x = 2,827.73 × 1,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.87x = 4,721,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,821.96/2,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.72

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