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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.31, 4,345.95 and 2,035.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.31, 4,345.95 and 2,035.47 is: 3,053.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.31 : 4,345.95 = 2,035.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.31/4,345.95 = 2,035.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.31x = 4,345.95 × 2,035.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.31x = 8,846,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,050.85/2,897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.19

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