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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.02, 3,064.50 and 947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.02, 3,064.50 and 947.73 is: 1,420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.02 : 3,064.50 = 947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.02/3,064.50 = 947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.02x = 3,064.50 × 947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.02x = 2,904,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,318.59/2,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.89

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