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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.03, 3,223.82 and 2,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.03, 3,223.82 and 2,041.31 is: 3,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.03 : 3,223.82 = 2,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.03/3,223.82 = 2,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.03x = 3,223.82 × 2,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.03x = 6,580,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580,813.86/2,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.08

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