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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.29, 3,065.31 and 947.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.29, 3,065.31 and 947.67 is: 1,420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.29 : 3,065.31 = 947.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.29/3,065.31 = 947.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.29x = 3,065.31 × 947.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.29x = 2,904,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,902.33/2,044.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.98

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