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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.06, 3,727.23 and 947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.06, 3,727.23 and 947.22 is: 1,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.06 : 3,727.23 = 947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.06/3,727.23 = 947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.06x = 3,727.23 × 947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.06x = 3,530,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,506.80/2,487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.55

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