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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.89, 3,369.20 and 947.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.89, 3,369.20 and 947.55 is: 1,421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.89 : 3,369.20 = 947.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.89/3,369.20 = 947.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.89x = 3,369.20 × 947.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.89x = 3,192,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,480.72/2,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.48

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