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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.31, 3,501.18 and 947.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.31, 3,501.18 and 947.67 is: 1,422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.31 : 3,501.18 = 947.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.31/3,501.18 = 947.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.31x = 3,501.18 × 947.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.31x = 3,317,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,963.25/2,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.00

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