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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.10, 3,497.58 and 947.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.10, 3,497.58 and 947.46 is: 1,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.10 : 3,497.58 = 947.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.10/3,497.58 = 947.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.10x = 3,497.58 × 947.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.10x = 3,313,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,817.15/2,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.35

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