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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.69, 2,964.53 and 1,308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.69, 2,964.53 and 1,308.94 is: 1,806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.69 : 2,964.53 = 1,308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.69/2,964.53 = 1,308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.69x = 2,964.53 × 1,308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.69x = 3,880,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,391.90/2,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.77

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