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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.66, 3,394.78 and 947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.66, 3,394.78 and 947.42 is: 1,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.66 : 3,394.78 = 947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.66/3,394.78 = 947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.66x = 3,394.78 × 947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.66x = 3,216,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,282.47/2,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.83

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