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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.25, 2,963.45 and 1,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.25, 2,963.45 and 1,308.44 is: 1,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.25 : 2,963.45 = 1,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.25/2,963.45 = 1,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.25x = 2,963.45 × 1,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.25x = 3,877,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,475.16/2,147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.79

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