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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.99, 3,613.49 and 947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.99, 3,613.49 and 947.35 is: 1,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.99 : 3,613.49 = 947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.99/3,613.49 = 947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.99x = 3,613.49 × 947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.99x = 3,423,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,216.95/2,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.02

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