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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.08, 2,831.51 and 1,947.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.08, 2,831.51 and 1,947.93 is: 2,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.08 : 2,831.51 = 1,947.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.08/2,831.51 = 1,947.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.08x = 2,831.51 × 1,947.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.08x = 5,515,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,573.53/2,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.74

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