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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.14, 3,050.24 and 1,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.14, 3,050.24 and 1,447.80 is: 2,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.14 : 3,050.24 = 1,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.14/3,050.24 = 1,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.14x = 3,050.24 × 1,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.14x = 4,416,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,137.47/2,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.15

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