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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.83, 4,361.14 and 1,347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.83, 4,361.14 and 1,347.71 is: 2,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.83 : 4,361.14 = 1,347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.83/4,361.14 = 1,347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.83x = 4,361.14 × 1,347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.83x = 5,877,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,551.99/2,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.90

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