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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.78, 3,610.11 and 947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.78, 3,610.11 and 947.08 is: 1,420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.78 : 3,610.11 = 947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.78/3,610.11 = 947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.78x = 3,610.11 × 947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.78x = 3,419,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,053.95/2,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.00

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