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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.92, 3,063.24 and 947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.92, 3,063.24 and 947.52 is: 1,421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.92 : 3,063.24 = 947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.92/3,063.24 = 947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.92x = 3,063.24 × 947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.92x = 2,902,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,481.16/2,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.45

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