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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.48, 4,271.80 and 1,204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.48, 4,271.80 and 1,204.03 is: 1,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.48 : 4,271.80 = 1,204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.48/4,271.80 = 1,204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.48x = 4,271.80 × 1,204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.48x = 5,143,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,375.35/2,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.29

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