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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.18, 3,065.06 and 947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.18, 3,065.06 and 947.84 is: 1,421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.18 : 3,065.06 = 947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.18/3,065.06 = 947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.18x = 3,065.06 × 947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.18x = 2,905,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,186.47/2,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.89

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