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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.97, 3,269.59 and 947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.97, 3,269.59 and 947.44 is: 1,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.97 : 3,269.59 = 947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.97/3,269.59 = 947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.97x = 3,269.59 × 947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.97x = 3,097,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,744.33/2,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.35

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