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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.36, 3,761.76 and 947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.36, 3,761.76 and 947.22 is: 1,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.36 : 3,761.76 = 947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.36/3,761.76 = 947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.36x = 3,761.76 × 947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.36x = 3,563,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,214.31/2,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.54

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