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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.59, 4,205.45 and 1,788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.59, 4,205.45 and 1,788.70 is: 2,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.59 : 4,205.45 = 1,788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.59/4,205.45 = 1,788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.59x = 4,205.45 × 1,788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.59x = 7,522,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,282.37/3,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.27

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