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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.10, 3,501.29 and 947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.10, 3,501.29 and 947.38 is: 1,421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.10 : 3,501.29 = 947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.10/3,501.29 = 947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.10x = 3,501.29 × 947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.10x = 3,317,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,052.12/2,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.13

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