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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.80, 3,612.12 and 947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.80, 3,612.12 and 947.20 is: 1,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.80 : 3,612.12 = 947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.80/3,612.12 = 947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.80x = 3,612.12 × 947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.80x = 3,421,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,400.06/2,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.38

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