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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.78, 3,502.98 and 947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.78, 3,502.98 and 947.70 is: 1,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.78 : 3,502.98 = 947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.78/3,502.98 = 947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.78x = 3,502.98 × 947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.78x = 3,319,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,774.15/2,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.88

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