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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.62, 4,344.70 and 2,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.62, 4,344.70 and 2,152.54 is: 2,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.62 : 4,344.70 = 2,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.62/4,344.70 = 2,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.62x = 4,344.70 × 2,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.62x = 9,352,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,140.54/3,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.18

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