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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.44, 3,946.28 and 2,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.44, 3,946.28 and 2,047.10 is: 3,069.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.44 : 3,946.28 = 2,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.44/3,946.28 = 2,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.44x = 3,946.28 × 2,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.44x = 8,078,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,399.82/2,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.96

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