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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.91, 4,344.33 and 2,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.91, 4,344.33 and 2,083.84 is: 2,875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.91 : 4,344.33 = 2,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.91/4,344.33 = 2,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.91x = 4,344.33 × 2,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.91x = 9,052,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,888.63/3,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.84

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