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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.78, 3,105.91 and 1,447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.78, 3,105.91 and 1,447.46 is: 2,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.78 : 3,105.91 = 1,447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.78/3,105.91 = 1,447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.78x = 3,105.91 × 1,447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.78x = 4,495,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,680.49/2,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.91

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