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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.87, 4,419.34 and 2,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.87, 4,419.34 and 2,021.16 is: 3,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.87 : 4,419.34 = 2,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.87/4,419.34 = 2,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.87x = 4,419.34 × 2,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.87x = 8,932,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932,188.18/2,947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.05

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