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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.36, 2,965.37 and 2,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.36, 2,965.37 and 2,030.88 is: 2,804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.36 : 2,965.37 = 2,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.36/2,965.37 = 2,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.36x = 2,965.37 × 2,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.36x = 6,022,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,310.63/2,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.52

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