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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.19, 4,204.82 and 1,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.19, 4,204.82 and 1,770.72 is: 2,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.19 : 4,204.82 = 1,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.19/4,204.82 = 1,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.19x = 4,204.82 × 1,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.19x = 7,445,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,550.02/3,047.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.42

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