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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.64, 3,610.48 and 947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.64, 3,610.48 and 947.20 is: 1,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.64 : 3,610.48 = 947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.64/3,610.48 = 947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.64x = 3,610.48 × 947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.64x = 3,419,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,846.66/2,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.82

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