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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.04, 3,218.20 and 1,405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.04, 3,218.20 and 1,405.76 is: 2,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.04 : 3,218.20 = 1,405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.04/3,218.20 = 1,405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.04x = 3,218.20 × 1,405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.04x = 4,524,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,016.83/2,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.09

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