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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.55, 3,052.91 and 2,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.55, 3,052.91 and 2,010.63 is: 2,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.55 : 3,052.91 = 2,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.55/3,052.91 = 2,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.55x = 3,052.91 × 2,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.55x = 6,138,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,262.38/2,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.86

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