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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.98, 4,043.31 and 2,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.98, 4,043.31 and 2,047.86 is: 3,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.98 : 4,043.31 = 2,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.98/4,043.31 = 2,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.98x = 4,043.31 × 2,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.98x = 8,280,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,132.82/2,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.71

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