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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.98, 4,367.60 and 2,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.98, 4,367.60 and 2,047.74 is: 3,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.98 : 4,367.60 = 2,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.98/4,367.60 = 2,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.98x = 4,367.60 × 2,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.98x = 8,943,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943,709.22/2,914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.19

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