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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.33, 4,338.77 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.33, 4,338.77 and 2,083.32 is: 2,871.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.33 : 4,338.77 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.33/4,338.77 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.33x = 4,338.77 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.33x = 9,039,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,046.32/3,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.97

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