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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.63, 3,501.93 and 947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.63, 3,501.93 and 947.96 is: 1,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.63 : 3,501.93 = 947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.63/3,501.93 = 947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.63x = 3,501.93 × 947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.63x = 3,319,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,674.42/2,334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.93

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