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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.48, 4,366.85 and 2,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.48, 4,366.85 and 2,047.24 is: 3,067.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.48 : 4,366.85 = 2,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.48/4,366.85 = 2,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.48x = 4,366.85 × 2,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.48x = 8,939,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939,968.16/2,914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.44

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