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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.64, 3,760.20 and 947.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.64, 3,760.20 and 947.58 is: 1,420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.64 : 3,760.20 = 947.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.64/3,760.20 = 947.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.64x = 3,760.20 × 947.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.64x = 3,563,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,090.32/2,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.89

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