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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.47, 2,999.91 and 1,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.47, 2,999.91 and 1,970.11 is: 2,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.47 : 2,999.91 = 1,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.47/2,999.91 = 1,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.47x = 2,999.91 × 1,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.47x = 5,910,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,910,152.69/2,015.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.39

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