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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.41, 3,050.69 and 1,960.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.41, 3,050.69 and 1,960.78 is: 2,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.41 : 3,050.69 = 1,960.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.41/3,050.69 = 1,960.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.41x = 3,050.69 × 1,960.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.41x = 5,981,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,746.73/2,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.62

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