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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.36, 2,963.99 and 2,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.36, 2,963.99 and 2,029.88 is: 2,803.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.36 : 2,963.99 = 2,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.36/2,963.99 = 2,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.36x = 2,963.99 × 2,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.36x = 6,016,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,544.02/2,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.14

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