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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.14, 3,501.18 and 947.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.14, 3,501.18 and 947.85 is: 1,420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.14 : 3,501.18 = 947.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.14/3,501.18 = 947.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.14x = 3,501.18 × 947.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.14x = 3,318,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,593.46/2,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.55

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