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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.32, 4,228.98 and 2,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.32, 4,228.98 and 2,047.48 is: 3,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.32 : 4,228.98 = 2,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.32/4,228.98 = 2,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.32x = 4,228.98 × 2,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.32x = 8,658,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,751.97/2,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.22

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