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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.13, 3,762.33 and 947.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.13, 3,762.33 and 947.98 is: 1,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.13 : 3,762.33 = 947.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.13/3,762.33 = 947.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.13x = 3,762.33 × 947.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.13x = 3,566,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,613.59/2,508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.02

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