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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.04, 3,370.47 and 947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.04, 3,370.47 and 947.51 is: 1,421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.04 : 3,370.47 = 947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.04/3,370.47 = 947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.04x = 3,370.47 × 947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.04x = 3,193,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,537.18/2,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.85

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