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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.98, 3,069.73 and 1,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.98, 3,069.73 and 1,005.91 is: 1,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.98 : 3,069.73 = 1,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.98/3,069.73 = 1,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.98x = 3,069.73 × 1,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.98x = 3,087,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,872.10/2,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.76

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