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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.33, 3,066.26 and 947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.33, 3,066.26 and 947.80 is: 1,422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.33 : 3,066.26 = 947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.33/3,066.26 = 947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.33x = 3,066.26 × 947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.33x = 2,906,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,200.32/2,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.29

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