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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.08, 4,047.02 and 2,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.08, 4,047.02 and 2,035.87 is: 2,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.08 : 4,047.02 = 2,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.08/4,047.02 = 2,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.08x = 4,047.02 × 2,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.08x = 8,239,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239,196.43/2,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.02

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