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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.32, 3,064.77 and 947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.32, 3,064.77 and 947.68 is: 1,421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.32 : 3,064.77 = 947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.32/3,064.77 = 947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.32x = 3,064.77 × 947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.32x = 2,904,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,413.57/2,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.42

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