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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.61, 4,567.83 and 1,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.61, 4,567.83 and 1,404.30 is: 2,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.61 : 4,567.83 = 1,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.61/4,567.83 = 1,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.61x = 4,567.83 × 1,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.61x = 6,414,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,603.67/3,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.80

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