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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.93, 3,608.22 and 947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.93, 3,608.22 and 947.10 is: 1,419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.93 : 3,608.22 = 947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.93/3,608.22 = 947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.93x = 3,608.22 × 947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.93x = 3,417,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,345.16/2,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.79

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