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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.46, 3,269.75 and 947.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.46, 3,269.75 and 947.09 is: 1,420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.46 : 3,269.75 = 947.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.46/3,269.75 = 947.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.46x = 3,269.75 × 947.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.46x = 3,096,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,750.97/2,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.88

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