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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.83, 4,040.49 and 2,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.83, 4,040.49 and 2,047.08 is: 2,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.83 : 4,040.49 = 2,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.83/4,040.49 = 2,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.83x = 4,040.49 × 2,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.83x = 8,271,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,206.27/2,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.21

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