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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.54, 3,063.54 and 947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.54, 3,063.54 and 947.34 is: 1,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.54 : 3,063.54 = 947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.54/3,063.54 = 947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.54x = 3,063.54 × 947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.54x = 2,902,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,213.98/2,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.19

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