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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.62, 3,367.34 and 947.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.62, 3,367.34 and 947.00 is: 1,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.62 : 3,367.34 = 947.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.62/3,367.34 = 947.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.62x = 3,367.34 × 947.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.62x = 3,188,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,878.21/2,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.67

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