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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.75, 2,964.37 and 1,308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.75, 2,964.37 and 1,308.73 is: 1,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.75 : 2,964.37 = 1,308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.75/2,964.37 = 1,308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.75x = 2,964.37 × 1,308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.75x = 3,879,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,559.95/2,147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.34

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