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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.08, 2,964.06 and 2,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.08, 2,964.06 and 2,033.82 is: 2,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.08 : 2,964.06 = 2,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.08/2,964.06 = 2,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.08x = 2,964.06 × 2,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.08x = 6,028,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028,364.51/2,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.94

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