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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.90, 2,825.61 and 1,196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.90, 2,825.61 and 1,196.67 is: 1,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.90 : 2,825.61 = 1,196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.90/2,825.61 = 1,196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.90x = 2,825.61 × 1,196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.90x = 3,381,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,322.72/2,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.12

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