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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.95, 3,071.93 and 1,170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.95, 3,071.93 and 1,170.72 is: 1,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.95 : 3,071.93 = 1,170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.95/3,071.93 = 1,170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.95x = 3,071.93 × 1,170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.95x = 3,596,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,364.04/2,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.08

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