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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.97, 3,070.73 and 1,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.97, 3,070.73 and 1,469.63 is: 2,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.97 : 3,070.73 = 1,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.97/3,070.73 = 1,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.97x = 3,070.73 × 1,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.97x = 4,512,814.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,814.23/2,047.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.56

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