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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.83, 3,760.70 and 947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.83, 3,760.70 and 947.56 is: 1,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.83 : 3,760.70 = 947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.83/3,760.70 = 947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.83x = 3,760.70 × 947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.83x = 3,563,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,488.89/2,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.95

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