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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.03, 3,038.94 and 1,447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.03, 3,038.94 and 1,447.38 is: 2,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.03 : 3,038.94 = 1,447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.03/3,038.94 = 1,447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.03x = 3,038.94 × 1,447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.03x = 4,398,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,500.98/2,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.65

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