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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.07, 2,943.09 and 2,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.07, 2,943.09 and 2,062.86 is: 2,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.07 : 2,943.09 = 2,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.07/2,943.09 = 2,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.07x = 2,943.09 × 2,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.07x = 6,071,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071,182.64/2,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.55

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