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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.18, 3,064.97 and 947.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.18, 3,064.97 and 947.86 is: 1,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.18 : 3,064.97 = 947.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.18/3,064.97 = 947.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.18x = 3,064.97 × 947.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.18x = 2,905,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,157.17/2,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.88

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