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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.97, 4,147.38 and 2,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.97, 4,147.38 and 2,061.34 is: 2,845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.97 : 4,147.38 = 2,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.97/4,147.38 = 2,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.97x = 4,147.38 × 2,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.97x = 8,549,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,160.29/3,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.95

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