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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.07, 3,641.90 and 947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.07, 3,641.90 and 947.15 is: 1,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.07 : 3,641.90 = 947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.07/3,641.90 = 947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.07x = 3,641.90 × 947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.07x = 3,449,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,416.30/2,429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.06

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