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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.05, 3,066.53 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.05, 3,066.53 and 1,314 is: 1,968.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.05 : 3,066.53 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.05/3,066.53 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.05x = 3,066.53 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.05x = 4,029,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,413.85/2,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.40

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