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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.33, 2,961.02 and 1,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.33, 2,961.02 and 1,349.08 is: 1,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.33 : 2,961.02 = 1,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.33/2,961.02 = 1,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.33x = 2,961.02 × 1,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.33x = 3,994,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,648.83/2,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.28

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