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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.37, 2,964.83 and 2,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.37, 2,964.83 and 2,049.96 is: 2,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.37 : 2,964.83 = 2,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.37/2,964.83 = 2,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.37x = 2,964.83 × 2,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.37x = 6,077,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077,778.63/2,148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.01

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