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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.73, 4,205.93 and 1,788.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.73, 4,205.93 and 1,788.89 is: 2,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.73 : 4,205.93 = 1,788.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.73/4,205.93 = 1,788.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.73x = 4,205.93 × 1,788.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.73x = 7,523,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,916.14/3,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.70

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