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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.95, 3,070.53 and 1,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.95, 3,070.53 and 1,008.18 is: 1,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.95 : 3,070.53 = 1,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.95/3,070.53 = 1,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.95x = 3,070.53 × 1,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.95x = 3,095,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,646.94/2,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.58

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