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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.92, 2,825.82 and 1,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.92, 2,825.82 and 1,300.56 is: 1,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.92 : 2,825.82 = 1,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.92/2,825.82 = 1,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.92x = 2,825.82 × 1,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.92x = 3,675,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,148.46/2,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.58

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