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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.65, 2,944.29 and 2,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.65, 2,944.29 and 2,023.56 is: 2,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.65 : 2,944.29 = 2,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.65/2,944.29 = 2,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.65x = 2,944.29 × 2,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.65x = 5,957,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,937.35/2,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.58

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