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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.38, 3,971.48 and 1,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.38, 3,971.48 and 1,348.14 is: 2,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.38 : 3,971.48 = 1,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.38/3,971.48 = 1,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.38x = 3,971.48 × 1,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.38x = 5,354,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354,111.05/2,647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.42

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